AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUnemployment: New Zealand’s jobless rate rose to 5.7%, its highest in nearly 11 years. Long-term unemployment is also at its highest level since 1994, while more workers are shifting into part-time and casual roles. Pay: Minimum-wage workers in the Philippines’ Western Visayas and Soccsksargen regions will get daily increases of up to P45 and P41, respectively, starting Nov. 19, with further Soccsksargen increases due in January. Workplace protections: UK employers must now take “all reasonable steps” to prevent harassment at work, including by third parties; breaches can increase discrimination compensation by up to 25%. Sick leave: Dutch employees generally receive at least 70% of their wages for up to two years when illness keeps them from work, a stark contrast with the less consistent protections available to US workers. Career pathways: Reports flag young men struggling to find jobs as AI and factory-sector weakness squeeze opportunities, underscoring the need for training and routes into work.
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