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North America
Judge grants Amazon request to stall NY labor law

Amazon has been granted a preliminary injunction by a federal judge to block the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) from enforcing a new state law that the online retailer considers an attempt to illegally regulate private-sector labor relations. A state law recently signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul permitted PERB to hear private-sector labor cases while its federal counterpart, the National Labor Relations Board, lacked the necessary quorum to make rulings. U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee cited a 1959 Supreme Court precedent in concluding that Amazon would likely succeed on its claim that federal labor law forbade New York from enforcing its law. The online retailer had been seeking to block PERB from hearing a case concerning the August 9th firing of Brima Sylla, a local union vice president at its JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island, Amazon's only U.S. facility to unionize.

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UK
Labour reverses day-one dismissal protection plan

The government has reversed its manifesto pledge to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. Instead, the right will apply after six months, following pressure from business groups and opposition in the House of Lords. Ministers said the change was necessary to prevent delays to the wider Employment Rights Bill. While the Trades Union Congress welcomed the news, Unite questioned the decision, saying the Bill was now a "shell of its former self." In a joint statement, business groups including the British Chambers of Commerce, the Confederation of British Industry, and the Federation of Small Businesses said the agreement "keeps a qualifying period that is simple, meaningful, and understood within existing legislation." Ministers, meanwhile, have announced that the Fair Work Agency, which will be tasked with overseeing the new rights, will be set up in 2026.

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Europe
UK government reverses day-one dismissal protection plan

The UK government has reversed its manifesto pledge to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. Instead, the right will apply after six months, following pressure from business groups and opposition in the House of Lords. Ministers said the change was necessary to prevent delays to the wider Employment Rights Bill. While the Trades Union Congress welcomed the news, Unite questioned the decision, saying the Bill was now a "shell of its former self." In a joint statement, business groups including the British Chambers of Commerce, the Confederation of British Industry, and the Federation of Small Businesses said the agreement "keeps a qualifying period that is simple, meaningful, and understood within existing legislation." Ministers, meanwhile, have announced that the Fair Work Agency, which will be tasked with overseeing the new rights, will be set up in 2026.

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Middle East
Saudi Arabia proposes workplace dress code

Saudi Arabia is introducing a new "Code of Appearance and Conduct" that mandates specific attire for employees across all sectors. Saudi men must wear the national dress, while non-Saudi men are required to don formal suits. Women, both Saudi and non-Saudi, must dress modestly, avoiding tight or transparent clothing. Employers are to be responsible for enforcing these rules and will face penalties for non-compliance. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) said it aims to promote a unified professional image and uphold public morals in the workplace. The draft is currently open for public consultation.

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