Mass strikes across France disrupt transportation and schools as workers protest the government’s pension reform plans
Mass layoffs may lead to an increase in bias lawsuits as workers from protected groups allege being disproportionately impacted
British government proposes pay increase for public sector workers in response to mass strike actions
Fears of an upcoming economic recession drive some companies to slow hiring of full-time workers and increase their contract and consultant workers
Rather than layoffs, GM offers some employees a voluntary separation program and payout in order to reduce labor costs
In South Korea, plan to increase the work week to 69 hours is prevented by opposition from younger generations of workers and labor unions
Garment workers in Southern California, mainly women, have suffered wage losses due to manufacturers’ illegal pay practices