Worker Rights

Front architectural photograph of Shram Shakti Bhawan in New Delhi, the administrative headquarters of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

October 6, 2026

Central minimum wages October 2026: What the VDA revision changes for workers

India’s central minimum wages went up on October 1, 2026, but not for every worker — and millions of readers checking whether their October pay slip reflects a raise are looking at

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

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 15. The GAO analyzed data from 76 agencies

September 18, 2026

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

Policy·USA

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

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 Passenger Missing After Going Overboard Off Mexico Coast

Australia·Mobility·Space·Technology

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

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.

Karmactive Team

August 6, 2026