Workers rights
The bartender beat the National Insurance Institute: Cash tips will be considered part of wages
A bartender was injured on her way to work, but the National Insurance Institute calculated benefits on payslips alone. The court ruled cash tips also count as income.
Record of leading Israeli companies in LGBT equality
Palestinian Authority promises public workers 50% wage, commits to repayment following strike
Hundreds of shekels a year: The increase that will affect the pocket of every worker in Israel
US DOJ sues California University alleging 'antisemitic hostile work environment' at UCLA campus
The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging an antisemitic hostile work environment at its Los Angeles campus.
Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns
Englman concluded that the state must now commit to sweeping structural reforms.
South Korea's new president, injured as a child laborer, cracks down on 'workplaces of death'
President Lee Jae Myung vows to reduce South Korea’s high industrial accident rate, but critics warn that his focus on punishment may not prevent future deaths in the workplace.
Shabbat work sparks clash between labor minister and opposition
Minister Ben-Tzur launches enforcement campaign against businesses employing Jewish workers on their weekly rest day, while Lapid challenges the crackdown as unnecessary.
Why investing in employee well-being is the smartest business decision - opinion
There is a new compact emerging between businesses and their workers, and the most successful companies will be those that embrace it.
'Don't be afraid, close up': Iranian merchants strike against inflation in Tehran
Last week, The New York Times reported that Iran is facing an energy crisis, forcing educational institutions, governmental offices, and shopping malls to operate at a reduced capacity.
Vatican Museums staff start unprecedented legal action over labor conditions
"Workers have decided this action only after all their demands and requests over the years were left unanswered."
Safety of Arab workers and women working night shifts is at risk during Ramadan
The consequences of fatigue are particularly evident in repetitive tasks without high cognitive demands lasting half an hour or more and complex tasks requiring concentration.
Artificial Intelligence won’t replace work, but can upgrade it - opinion
AI has the immense potential to tackle societal challenges such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, and poverty reduction.
Ensuring the safety of Israeli port workers from Houthi attacks
The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) of the National Insurance Institute has released guidelines on how to maintain the safety of port workers during times of war.