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The Brazilian Ministry of Labor has blacklisted Chinese company BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, due to labor conditions resembling slavery. This decision follows the discovery of approximately 163 Chinese workers in inhumane conditions while constructing a factory in Bahia.
In a controversial incident, engineer Teddy Martin was fired from Pinterest after sharing a tool on Slack intended to clarify the impact of employee layoffs. Martin believed his actions were meant to assist his colleagues, while the company accused him of violating employee privacy.
In a historic move, the Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources announced the establishment of a Temporary Labor Court and an advisory council to protect the rights of over <strong>1.64 million</strong> workers in the temporary economy. This announcement follows the enforcement of the Temporary Labor Law on <strong>March 31</strong>.