Workplace Accountability: Singapore’s MOM says directors can be held responsible for unpaid salaries across multiple companies when they control employment and pay decisions—after a 407-migrant-worker arrears case. Social Security Update: Malaysia will make PERKESO’s LINDUNG 24 Jam accident cover voluntary for local workers (still mandatory for foreign workers), following public feedback. Retirement Savings Simplified: India’s EPFO adds two online ways to transfer EPF balances between employers via the Member Portal, cutting paperwork. Pay Transparency Debate: A viral SBI salary slip (Rs 35 lakh CTC) is sparking renewed questions about what actually lands in take-home pay. Visa Fraud Crackdown: The US launches a major H-1B and PERM fraud investigation, naming Cognizant among companies under scrutiny. Career Pathways & Skills: Kenya’s NYOTA programme is backing youth entrepreneurship in Tharaka Nithi, funding tools and training that create jobs. Career Without a Degree: A Zoho engineer’s story highlights how skills and mentorship can replace a traditional college route. Wage Pressure Watch: UK Labour says disability benefits spending isn’t the immediate problem, even as a review warns PIP isn’t “fit for purpose.” Tech Layoffs: Microsoft confirms about 4,800 job cuts with severance up to 39 weeks of base pay.