AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMinimum Wage Update (Philippines): Central Visayas domestic workers (kasambahays) get a P500 monthly raise under Wage Order No. ROVII-DW-06, lifting the floor to P7,500 effective Oct. 14, with knock-on effects for 13th-month pay and benefits like SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. AI & Hiring (US): A US Census Bureau paper finds graduates from the most AI-exposed majors are 5% less likely to land jobs within three months and earn 13% less early on. Workplace Rights (US): The EEOC sues Continental Inn, alleging pregnancy harassment, demotion, and firing after a worker disclosed she was pregnant. Career Pathways Funding (US): Ohio wins a $3M federal Career Pathways Exploration grant to expand K-12 career planning and workforce readiness. Job Market Pressure (South Africa): Stats SA reports the economy shed 14,000 formal jobs between March and June, with declines in manufacturing, business services, trade, and transport. Career Fairs & Talent Pipelines (US/UAE): Ferris State launches a multi-day career expo; Dubai’s Ru’ya job fair and Al-Futtaim’s SINYAR program push early private-sector exposure for Emirati students.
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