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[Bangladesh] Gazette of RMG wages published amid protests

[Bangladesh] Gazette of RMG wages published amid protests [Bangladesh] Gazette of RMG wages published amid protests

The Minimum Wages Board on the RMG sector finalised the amount at its 6th meeting on November 7 amid protests...
16 Nov 2023
[Japan] Childcare plan to cover 100% of income proposed

[Japan] Childcare plan to cover 100% of income proposed [Japan] Childcare plan to cover 100% of income proposed

The proposal would significantly increase the allowance from its current rate of around 80 per cent.
16 Nov 2023
[Australia] Average state salary breakdown

[Australia] Average state salary breakdown [Australia] Average state salary breakdown

According to the latest statistics from the ABS, released in August 2023, Australia’s average full-time weekly wage is $1838.
10 Nov 2023
[Australia] Uncertain future for working from home under employer push for pay cuts

[Australia] Uncertain future for working from home under employer push for pay cuts [Australia] Uncertain future for working from home under employer push for pay cuts

Herbert Smith Freehills’ “Future of Work” global survey suggests 45 per cent of employers have plans to differentiate pay between office-based and...
09 Nov 2023
[Bangladesh] Fast fashion workers facing starvation fight for higher pay

[Bangladesh] Fast fashion workers facing starvation fight for higher pay [Bangladesh] Fast fashion workers facing starvation fight for higher pay

Bangladesh has one of the lowest minimum wages for garment workers in the world, despite being a major supplier of...
08 Nov 2023
[Australia] Prime Minister called on to address GP payroll tax issue

[Australia] Prime Minister called on to address GP payroll tax issue [Australia] Prime Minister called on to address GP payroll tax issue

On November 1, the Federal Government rolled out its flagship Medicare changes. These included the long-awaited tripling of the bulk-billing incentive.
08 Nov 2023
[Australia] ‘Zombie agreements’ sunset in one month

[Australia] ‘Zombie agreements’ sunset in one month [Australia] ‘Zombie agreements’ sunset in one month

It is important that all employers and employees in the country establish whether this affects them.
07 Nov 2023
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