Worker Rights Archives

US Federal Building in Washington DC, the workplace behind the $9.5 billion administrative leave GAO report.

September 18, 2026

Policy·USA

Federal Workers Cost $9.5 Billion in Paid Leave as GAO Report Reveals Deferred Resignation Impact

The federal government paid $9.5 billion in salary costs for workers on administrative leave in 2025. That is six times the 2023 level, according to a Government Accountability Office report released September

Person seated at a desk with laptop and work items, representing employment transition pressure.

Policy·USA

DHS Proposes Ending Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B and Other Work Visas

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to eliminate a discretionary grace period that currently allows foreign workers to remain in the U.S. for up to 60 days after their job ends without violating their immigration status. This proposed change

September 11, 2026

Fair Work Launches Gig Worker Minimum Standards Amid Platform Economy Pressure

Australia·News·Policy

New Australian Fair Work standards set minimum protections for gig economy workers. Rideshare, delivery platforms must comply with employment rules. Platform workers' rights strengthen

Carnival Cruise’s Hidden Cost: The Workers Earning $2.75 an Hour Behind the Luxury

Australia·Mobility·Space·Technology

Carnival crew allege $2.75-an-hour pay and brutal conditions under a legal exemption. How a senator's onboard probe exposed cruise labour exploitation.