AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPregnancy and Work: Singapore’s tribunal awarded S$19,800 to a woman wrongfully dismissed over pregnancy and maternity leave; 27 of 72 cases that reached the tribunal resulted in compensation. In Australia, more than 100 women told an investigation they faced discrimination after pregnancy or having children, including denied flexibility and promotions. Hiring and Mobility: The UK added 70 medium-skilled roles to a temporary shortage list, allowing eligible foreign workers to apply for or extend Skilled Worker visas; the route is due to close at the end of 2026. Age and Employment: A UK charity says 2.9 million people aged 50 to state pension age were outside work, education or training in 2025 and is calling for more tracking and support. Pay and Compliance: Malaysia plans a RM2,000 minimum wage from June 2027, while 84 HR officers in Kenya were sent on forced leave amid a payroll fraud probe. AI and Jobs: A former New York mayor warned that AI-related job losses could spread to roles including payroll and HR, sharpening pressure on employers to plan for workforce disruption.
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