AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEmployment & Wages: The U.S. federal minimum wage remains stuck at $7.25, now “officially a poverty wage,” as inflation erodes purchasing power. Worker Protections (Singapore): Singapore’s MOM will raise minimum annual leave for resident outsourced PWM workers from 7 to 10 days starting in 2029 to prevent leave resets when contracts change. HR & Legal Risk (U.S.): The EEOC sued Step2 for allegedly failing to accommodate a pregnant worker with disabilities and firing her, citing violations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and ADA. Education-to-Work Pathways (Philippines): “One Education” unifies DepEd, CHED, and TESDA to make it easier for learners to move across education, training, and employment. Skills & Jobs (India): West Bengal approved WBIS 2026 to support manufacturing MSMEs with interest subsidies and electricity duty waivers, aiming to boost industrial growth and jobs. AI & Work: Coverage highlights how AI is reshaping hiring and employment planning, including AI-driven employment policy efforts. Career Development (Global): A new “Insurance Simulator 2026” is pitched as a talent magnet for the insurance sector, turning career exploration into a game.
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