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Lawmakers pursue bipartisan proposals for paid leave and newborn tax credits

Lawmakers from both parties are pursuing proposals aimed at reducing financial pressures on American families, including expanded access to paid family leave and a new tax credit for parents of newborns. The bipartisan More Paid Leave for More Americans Act would expand paid leave through a state-driven, public-private partnership model while establishing a national framework intended to help employers administer benefits across state lines. Separately, the Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 would create a tax credit of up to $2,000 for families bringing in a newborn child; supporters cite childcare costs, declining birth rates, and broader caregiving pressures. The paid leave proposal has bipartisan sponsors in both chambers, with supporters hoping Congress will revisit it during the lame-duck session after the November midterm elections, while the newborn tax credit legislation has not yet been taken up by the House. 

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UK
Labour to extend rights to workers stuck in 'bogus self-employment'

Nearly 1m workers trapped in "bogus self-employment" may gain rights from new proposals announced at Labour's party conference. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds will today vow to close loopholes that let employers evade obligations like the National Minimum Wage. A formal consultation will explore extending employment rights to workers such as parcel couriers, delivery drivers and gig economy workers and will also consider a legal assumption of worker status in tribunal cases.

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Europe
Gen Z bets on AI skills to boost earning power

Reuters reports on how younger workers are using AI to boost productivity, build portfolios and pursue new careers. Compared to older generations, they tend to be more excited about the impact that the technology will have on their careers. A 2025 PwC survey of more than 2,000 young workers in the UK found that 67% of Gen Z expect AI to increase their productivity, and nearly half expect it to increase their salary and job security.

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Middle East
Gen Z bets on AI skills to boost earning power

Reuters reports on how younger workers are using AI to boost productivity, build portfolios and pursue new careers. Compared to older generations, they tend to be more excited about the impact that the technology will have on their careers. A 2025 PwC survey of more than 2,000 young workers in the UK found that 67% of Gen Z expect AI to increase their productivity, and nearly half expect it to increase their salary and job security.

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