Workplace Rights: Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission ordered YSS Pvt Ltd to pay a security guard €3,400 after he wasn’t given full wage entitlements during sick leave following a stabbing at work. Wage Policy Fight: Philippines business groups are warning regional wage boards not to automatically follow Metro Manila’s suspended P85 minimum-wage hike, arguing it could force employers to reshuffle work just to survive. Tech Layoffs: Visa says it’s cutting about 2,600 jobs globally (around 7% of staff), with India-based teams hit as AI investment drives the restructuring. Career Pathways: A Marina del Rey Career Day connected students with maritime, hospitality, public safety and tourism employers through tours and hands-on sessions. Skills & Training: Karnataka is pushing SOPs for the VB-G RAM G rural jobs scheme to speed up durable asset creation and rural employment. Hiring & Growth: Capital.com named Mamoon Sbeih Chief Strategy Officer to lead strategy, government relations and communications as it expands into new markets. Career Development: Team England Futures is giving young athletes behind-the-scenes Commonwealth Games exposure to prepare for future elite competition.