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Some South Korean workers detained in a September immigration raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant have returned to their jobs. The raid involved over 300 workers, primarily skilled engineers, who were detained for visa violations. Following negotiations, many were flown back to South Korea. HL-GA Battery Co., the plant's operator, confirmed that construction has resumed with a mix of new and returning workers. Mary Beth Kennedy, a spokesperson for HL-GA Battery, noted that some returning workers were among those detained.
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UK
Businesses are delaying hiring as they await clarity on government tax and spending plans, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. The REC-KPMG permanent hiring index rose slightly to 45.2 in October, below the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction. The temporary hiring index, however, rose to 50.2. Permanent appointments fell in October, albeit at the slowest pace since July 2024. The report suggests that demand for workers has been hindered by higher employment costs stemming from the hike in employer National Insurance contributions announced in last year's Budget.
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Europe
Portugal's minority centre-right government has said it is open to discussions with unions ahead of a planned general strike on December 11. Minister for Cabinet Affairs Antonio Leitao Amaro said: "It is hard to understand why some want to halt the country . . . when the government is showing its real, true and concrete openness to dialogue." The looming strike, which is supported by the UGT and CGTP unions, opposes proposed labour law reforms that would ease dismissals and increase outsourcing. Unions argue these changes threaten workers' rights, while the government is seeking to boost productivity. UGT leader Mario Mourao has said that the strike could be called off if the government presented a new reform plan which takes into account union proposals.
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Middle East
The seventh Gulf Businesswomen's Forum, organised by the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC), concluded yesterday with a focus on "Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Investment." The forum's final statement urged increased participation of Gulf women in sectors including technology and renewable energy. It recommended activating the "Gulf Businesswomen's Platform" for investment opportunities and supporting SMEs led by women. Noura al-Salem, Assistant Secretary-General of the FGCCC, emphasised the Federation's commitment to implementing the forum's recommendations to enhance women's entrepreneurship. The forum also featured sessions on sustainable investment and the role of education in empowering women.
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