Labour Department
PulseAugur coverage of Labour Department — every cluster mentioning Labour Department across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Hong Kong helpers demand doubled food allowance amid inflation
A union representing foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong is advocating for a significant increase in their monthly food allowance, proposing it be raised from HK$1,236 to HK$2,770. The Federation of Asian Domestic Wor…
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Worker fatally crushed by construction vehicle in Hong Kong
A worker in Hong Kong tragically died after being crushed by a construction vehicle at the Kowloon Bay Sports Ground. The incident occurred on Friday morning during refurbishment work. Labour authorities are investigati…
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Hong Kong tightens labor import rules to protect local jobs
Hong Kong is implementing stricter regulations for its labor importation scheme, introducing a two-tier vetting system to prioritize local workers. The Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS) will now differentiate …
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US jobless claims fall to 209,000 amid low lay-off rates
New jobless claims in the US decreased to 209,000 for the week ending May 16, falling below analyst expectations. This decline indicates a continued trend of low lay-offs, contributing to a stable but somewhat stagnant …
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Air con repairman dies after 11-story fall in Hong Kong
A 38-year-old air conditioner repairman in Hong Kong died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in Kowloon City. The incident occurred while he was attempting to repair an air conditioner outside a bathroom wi…