Rural Jobs Overhaul (India): Uttar Pradesh has started rolling out the VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA from July 1 with a bigger employment guarantee (125 days vs 100) and a minimum daily wage of ₹300, with national average wages revised upward. Workplace Rights (Saudi Arabia): A Saudi labor court ordered an Arab barber to pay SR40,866 for breaching a fixed-term contract after leaving without proper termination steps. Job-Market Access (Philippines): SM Supermalls and Go Negosyo expanded their “Trabaho at Negosyo” push, bringing job leads, mentoring, and entrepreneurship support to hundreds of would-be workers and business owners. Older-Worker Hiring (US): An Orange County Senior Job Fair (July 8) targets older adults seeking re-entry, career changes, or part-time work with local employers across multiple industries. Career Switching Reality Check (US/Global): “Asking Eric” highlights how to plan a second act before quitting, while another career lesson argues that staying longer isn’t always the answer if the environment harms you. Youth Volunteering & Skills (India): The MY Bharat platform says it now hosts 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities and offers experiential learning, internships, and resume-building to boost workforce readiness. Employment Fraud Risk (Zimbabwe/Russia): A Zimbabwean man accused of running an unregistered jobs scam that allegedly sent victims to fight in Ukraine appeared in court on trafficking charges after one alleged victim died. Worker Mental Health (Spain): Spain’s Labour and Social Security Inspectorate awarded a contract to set up confidential emotional and psychological support for staff amid rising violence against personnel.