For the third time in recent months, members of the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) union are striking for higher pay and better working conditions for healthcare workers across the province. The federation, the members of which include more than 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, and clinical perfusionists, has demanded … Read more
In a shot across the bow to the digital payments industry, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the Bureau) has issued a proposed rule to expand its oversight authority to nonbank providers of consumer payment apps. These apps include digital wallets, funds transfer services, and P2P apps—for both U.S. dollar payments and, surprisingly, also bitcoin … Read more
Akasa Air, one of India’s newest airlines, found itself in a tough spot as it made a startling revelation before the Delhi High Court. The airline revealed that it is on the brink of canceling a 600-700 flights in September. This crisis has been triggered by the abrupt resignation of 43 pilots, who failed to … Read more
OLYMPIA, Wash.- President of the Association of Washington Business Kris Johnson has issued a statement about the Department of Labor and Industries proposed 2024 workers’ compensation tax rates. “Washington is already an expensive state to do business, and unfortunately this proposed 4.9% average rate increase in workers’ compensation insurance will only make it more expensive for … Read more
A ‘short-notice staff absence’ led to disruption on Thursday. Thousands of passengers at Gatwick Airport in the UK faced diversions, delays and cancellations yesterday evening due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. ADVERTISEMENT A ‘short notice staff absence’ meant that restrictions had to be put in place yesterday afternoon. More than 40 flights were … Read more
Kozhikode: The action council supporting K Harshina, the victim of alleged medical negligence at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation for her after she called off her 104-day-long sit-in protest. Speaking to the media in Kozhikode on Monday, September 4, Harshina said that she has to be compensated for the … Read more