AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWage Hike Fight: The Philippines’ DOLE says it will challenge a Pasig court preliminary injunction that suspends Metro Manila’s P85 minimum wage order, arguing it blocks pay for over a million workers. Workplace Rights: In Spokane, owners of Rancho Chico restaurants agreed to pay $750K for federal wage violations, including unpaid minimum wage and overtime, plus retaliation claims. DEI Under Fire: The EEOC filed a lawsuit against Washington University alleging racially segregated DEI training via separate Zoom breakout rooms, followed by termination after complaints. Hiring Fairness: South Africa’s University of Mpumalanga rejected claims it favours foreign nationals in academic hiring, after a parliamentary oversight visit sparked social media backlash. Future of Work: Malaysia’s PKR youth congress pushed for stronger Gen Z engagement, better access to opportunities, and expanded social protection for gig workers. Career Pathways: Ecobank Ghana launched a youth summit focused on “The Future of Work,” pairing young people with mentorship and corporate leadership. AI + Jobs Risk: Singapore warned that a fake “crypto recruiter” scam infected a company device, leading to $11.8M losses—another reminder to secure credentials and hiring processes.
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