Meta employees in the US are protesting the rollout of mouse-tracking software across company offices. Staff circulated flyers urging colleagues to sign a petition, arguing the technology crosses lines on workplace surveillance. Meta says the tracking is needed to develop AI agents, while employees point to labour laws that protect their right to organise for better working conditions.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has urged employers to provide proper, registered, and well-maintained worker accommodation as summer temperatures rise. The move focuses on decent living conditions, essential services, and stricter safety measures to support worker wellbeing, reduce workplace disruption, and maintain business continuity.
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A Hangzhou court has ruled that companies can’t use AI automation as a blanket excuse to fire workers. The court said firings must align with contract law and genuine impossibility of performing the role, plus fair reassignment where possible. The decision shifts the debate from whether AI will eliminate jobs to whether employers can be held accountable for displacement costs.
NCPCR and QCI have joined hands to conduct child labour audits and fact-finding across different sectors and industries. The initiative aims to identify violations, improve compliance, and push enforcement efforts as part of the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat push. The collaboration signals a more structured approach to uncovering gaps that may not be visible through routine checks alone.
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