What are the best and worst US states to work in?

photo: David Ryder (Getty Images) Washington state is at the bottom of the list of top performers, but that’s still a good sign. Named after the first American president, the state has a lot in common with the other top-scoring…

Australia follows France with a law on the “right to switch off” for employees

On Monday, millions of workers in Australia were granted the legal right to “switch off,” allowing them to ignore inappropriate contact from employers outside of working hours – to the chagrin of big industry. Employees can now refuse to monitor,…

Australian workers now have the right to ignore work emails and after-work calls

By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Does your boss text you at the weekend? Or does your work email account keep beeping long after you’ve left for home? Australian workers can now ignore these and other disruptions to their personal…

Concerns over 100-hour weeks after two deaths at Bank of America

Junior bankers often report feeling like they have to work more than 100 hours a week to impress their managers and gain a foothold in this extremely lucrative industry. Working conditions for junior employees at some of the world’s largest…

The government is introducing the ‘right to switch off’ from work – what it means for you

The Labour government plans to introduce a “right to switch off” from work as part of a series of new measures to strengthen workers’ rights. According to The Times, the new plans will see employers and employees agree on the…

Smartphone startup Nothing ends hybrid work and asks dissatisfied employees to look for a new job

Changes to labor regulations and working hours are imminent in Türkiye

According to a report in Sabah newspaper on Monday, Turkish authorities are continuing their efforts and discussions on flexible working arrangements and working time regulations within the framework of new working models. The issue of remote and flexible working models…