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UAE mandates private firms to pay staff by the first of each Gregorian month from June 1, 2026. This stringent wage protection reform aims to bolster worker rights and labour compliance. The move standardizes payroll, with delayed payments automatically flagged, impacting millions of expatriates reliant on timely salaries for essential expenses.

A startup founder is spending ₹8 lakh monthly on non-revenue generating employees, challenging the common startup hiring mindset. He realized that by delegating operational tasks, he frees up his valuable founder bandwidth to focus on scaling the business. This approach ensures the company functions smoothly, allowing revenue-generating teams to perform effectively.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to study how to protect workers from AI-driven job displacement. The initiative will explore increased job training, new worker protections, and alternative economic models, including universal basic capital, to address potential labor disruptions across industries.

SAP CEO Christian Klein has pushed back against the "SaaSpocalypse" narrative gripping software stocks, telling Sapphire 2026 attendees that AI agents are useless without a system of record underneath them. "AI agents don't work without a brain. The brain is SAP," Klein said. He argued ERP systems hold the 7.5 million data fields and process context agents need to function, and revealed two-thirds of SAP's cloud revenue is already non-seat-based.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has called AI-driven layoffs "dumb," telling Wired ahead of Google I/O that companies cutting engineers to chase AI productivity gains are showing a "lack of imagination." His comments come as Anthropic's Dario Amodei warns of mass white-collar job losses, and as Meta, Amazon, Block and others blame AI for thousands of cuts.

A new employee was fired within a week of starting his job after inquiring about a missing day of pay. He contacted payroll directly, which his supervisor deemed inappropriate. Despite the issue being resolved, he was terminated with no clear explanation, leaving him questioning the company's response to a minor payroll error.

For three decades, Rajesh Ravichandran has dug graves, inheriting the work from his father within the marginalized vettiyan community. Despite facing social discrimination and lacking permanent jobs, pensions, or safety gear, these workers perform a vital, yet stigmatized, service, often exposed to severe health risks.

Mike Trout’s strong 2026 season has restarted trade speculation around the Los Angeles Angels superstar. The Detroit Tigers are now being discussed as a possible landing spot because of their center field problems and possible payroll flexibility. Trout would bring star power and experience to Detroit, but his age, injury history, and expensive contract remain major concerns in any potential MLB trade scenario.

AI adoption is reshaping the job market, with significant tech job cuts reported and AI capable of performing a substantial portion of the US labor market's work. While AI automates tasks rather than eliminating entire jobs, younger workers in entry-level roles are disproportionately affected.

Will the New Orleans Saints move on from Alvin Kamara? Fresh NFL trade rumors surrounding the veteran running back intensified after GM Mickey Loomis addressed Kamara’s future. With the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens emerging as possible landing spots, speculation continues to grow around the Saints star’s $24.5 million contract situation entering the 2026 NFL season.

Tech layoffs have surged past 1 lakh in 2026, impacting major firms like LinkedIn and Meta, even as companies invest heavily in AI. While mid-level and entry-level roles are cut, demand is rising for experienced engineers skilled in AI operations, maintenance, and integration. Soft skills and a proven AI track record are now crucial for securing these sought-after positions.

For thousands of Indians, the Optional Practical Training work window after graduation made the expensive US education gamble worth taking. A new fraud crackdown could change that