Kazakhstan considers opening doors to migrants from Central Asia to address labor shortages
Tengrinews.kz – In light of the expected labor shortage in Kazakhstan's economy, lawmakers have called for a reassessment of the country’s approach
Menstrual leave: Which countries offer it, and will Kazakhstan follow?
Tengrinews.kz - In some countries, the law provides women with leave during their menstrual cycle. In some cases, it’s paid, in others — unpaid.
Uzbek labor migrants began to choose Kazakhstan instead of Russia
Tengrinews.kz - More and more labor migrants from Uzbekistan began to choose Kazakhstan in search of earnings, according to Gazeta.uz.
Kazakh woman shares her experience of forced labor in Dubai
Tengrinews.kz - In recent years, many Kazakhs have sought job opportunities abroad, drawn by the promise of higher wages and new experiences.
Brazil court orders seizure of Olympic broadcaster's assets
A Brazilian court has ordered the seizure of goods and assets belonging to the broadcast-arm of the International Olympic Committee.
New Zealand bans 'zero hour' contracts
New Zealand has passed legislation banning 'zero hour' contractsto end the use of deals criticised as exploitative.
Qatar population hits 2.5 million on worker influx
Qatar's population has reached 2.5 million people, swollen by the huge numbers of foreign workers employed in the tiny Gulf emirate.
'Brexit' would 'threaten jobs', warn UK business leaders
The bosses of more than a third of Britain's top companies urged voters to keep the country in the European Union.
Obama signs executive order on paid sick leave
US President Barack Obama signed an executive order that will give employees working for federal contractors up to seven days of paid sick leave annually.
Kazakh government confirms wages raise for teachers
Kazakhstan is increasing the salary of teachers from January 1, 2016.
Kazakh-Spanish documentary wins Jakarta film festival award
A Kazakh-Spanish film about Soviet-era Spaniards held prisoners in a labor camp on the territory of present day Kazakhstan has won an award at the Jakarta Film Festival.
Ministry of National Economy observes high outflow of qualified work force from Kazakhstan
Vice Minister of National Economy Madina Abylkassymova reported an increase of qualified work force outflow from Kazakhstan at the Migration Process Tendencies and Social Aspects roundtable meeting.
Launch of Eurasian Economic Union may trigger growth of salaries in Kazakhstan
Should the neighboring Kyrgyzstan access the Eurasian Economic Union, the issue of migrants may emerge (…) now we are working on suggestions on how to defend the national market: Minister of Healthcare and Social Development.
Kazakhstan is not going to shift to 4-day working week: Healthcare and Social Development Minister
According to her, Kazakhstan does have certain unemployment-related issues. But we are more focused on raising the quality of labor force at the present stage.
Brain drain worries Kazakhstan's PM Massimov
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov named brain drain as one of the main challenges to the economy of Kazakhstan.
Samsung finds 'evidence' of child labour at China plant
Samsung said Monday it had temporarily suspended business with one of its suppliers in China after finding "evidence" of possible illegal child labour at the plant.
Bolivia congress allows child labor from age 10
Bolivian lawmakers have approved child workers as young as 10 years old, under a new law that lays out specific conditions for employing children.
70% of repatriated Kazakhs have no education
Over 70% of repatriated Kazakhs (oralmans) have no education.
US economy rebounds, adding 288,000 jobs in April
The US economy pumped out 288,000 jobs in April, the highest pace in over two years, in a fresh confirmation that growth has resumed after a harsh winter freeze.
Repatriated Kazakhs to get Kazakhstan citizenship in 1 year
Repatriated Kazakhs will be able to get Kazakhstani citizenship in one year, which is a mile away from the current 7-year requirement.
