EEOC Rule Reversal: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to end a long-running workplace diversity reporting requirement, a move that’s already sparked fresh debate over discrimination risk and the future of DEI reporting. Wage Pressure Watch: In the Philippines, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino says the NCR’s P85 daily wage hike will cause only “minimal” disruptions, while critics argue it could trigger wage-price spiral effects. Labor Rights in Action: A UK hotel receptionist won £1,151.60 after an employment tribunal ruled her employer unlawfully withheld wages and treated tips as “not my problem,” with the judge finding tips count as wages. Job Market Signals: China reported 6.95 million new urban jobs in H1 2026 and said it’s stepping up support for college graduates. Apprenticeships Boost: New Mexico secured $900,000 to expand registered apprenticeship programs and employer partnerships across construction, healthcare, IT, and cybersecurity. Workforce Inclusion: Cambodia highlighted that about 88% of its workforce is still in the informal economy, pushing for faster social protection and legal employment. Career Mobility Tooling: Indeed launched an AI career coach in the UK, aiming to help workers map career switches using their skills and experience. Local Hiring & Pay: Alabama hit a record high for wage and salary employment, while Tuscaloosa City Schools approved an earlier-than-planned 2% pay raise for staff.