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North America
Three workers have died since Hyundai Motor started construction of its $7.6bn auto plant in Georgia in 2022, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing a review of federal records. The facility, which is operated through a joint venture between Hyundai and South Korea's LG Energy Solution, hit the headlines last month after an immigration raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents led to the detention of hundreds of South Korean workers. Current and former workers, including safety coordinators who helped oversee construction of the plant, said the work environment involved poorly trained workers and managers unwilling to enforce safety standards.
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UK
Tesco is reportedly in discussions to join a government-backed initiative aimed at keeping people with health conditions and disabilities in work, amid concerns over rising economic inactivity. Sir Charlie Mayfield, the government’s worklessness tsar, has approached companies to collaborate with the Department for Work and Pensions to prevent workforce dropouts, particularly among those with mental health issues. The initiative forms part of an independent review exploring how employers can intervene early to support employees, complementing NHS efforts. Since lockdown, the number of people neither working nor seeking employment has risen by nearly 700,000 to 2.8m. The government will consider Mayfield’s recommendations once the review concludes, with the aim of helping employers better support sick or disabled workers.
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Europe
The UK government has appointed Matthew Taylor as the first chair of the Fair Work Agency, which is set to launch next year. The new agency will enforce the Employment Rights Bill, which aims to enhance workers' rights, including parental leave and protections against unfair dismissal. Business Secretary Peter Kyle said that the current enforcement system fails both businesses and workers. The agency will consolidate the roles of three existing bodies and will have the authority to investigate employers violating wage laws. Paul Nowak, general secretary of trade union the TUC, said: “The Fair Work Agency is a vital opportunity to turn the page on the era of inadequate enforcement. For too long, bad bosses have got away with flagrantly breaking the law. This isn't right – it fails workers and the many decent employers who play by the rules.”
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Middle East
The Ministry of Labour in Oman has introduced Ministerial Resolution No. 574/2025, establishing new regulations for domestic workers. The resolution aims to enhance worker protections and clarify employer responsibilities. Employers must regularise employment status within three months and cannot employ anyone under 21. The regulations prohibit forced labour and require written contracts in Arabic. Workers are entitled to paid sick leave, annual leave, and must be compensated for overtime. The Ministry will oversee compliance, ensuring employers provide necessary accommodations and maintain accurate records.
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