Wage Policy Clash: Philippines lawmakers urged DOLE to immediately implement the Metro Manila P85 minimum wage increase, arguing new wage orders and court delays are only adding confusion for workers. Worker Rights: UK eCourier drivers may be treated as workers after an interim tribunal ruling, a potential shift away from contractor misclassification. Immigration & Work Visas: DHS proposed ending the up-to-60-day grace period for H-1B and other visa holders after qualifying work ends, raising stakes for workers on contractor roles tied to Texas agencies. Career Access for Youth: Bahrain’s Tamkeen launched an interactive “Career World” guidance booth to connect students with local job-market needs. Hiring Signals: Greece hit a record employment rate (72.2%) as its public employment service hosted a major career day with 100+ companies and 2,500+ jobs. Healthcare Staffing Pressure: Nursing home providers say recruiting and retaining clinical staff and caregivers remains the biggest long-term challenge, even as AI and value-based care gain attention. Local Workforce Impact: Kentucky’s Career Center will hold a rapid response meeting for O’Charley’s dislocated employees, offering unemployment and reemployment support. Social Security Watch: A Napa wildfire lost-profits settlement could still trigger Social Security penalties for some older claimants, depending on how the payment is treated.