THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) is pushing for the immediate approval of legislation allowing more flexible work arrangements to take advantage of improving technology.

THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is pushing for a “rationalization” of construction worker salaries to support the government’s infrastructure program.

My boss tells us that we should not be yes-men by encouraging us to challenge his ideas. However, we feel that this is a ploy to hide his incompetence, allowing him to blame someone later on in case of a major blooper. What can I do to protect myself from his wicked ways? -- Overly Cautious.

ADULT joblessness in the second quarter dropped to 19.7% from 23.9% a quarter earlier, Social Weather Stations (SWS) said Thursday, citing the results of a survey.

THE government’s job skills training agency said it has tied up with FindWork Philippines, a human resources consulting firm, to match employers participating in the government’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ infrastructure program with qualified candidates via a mobile application.

DUBLIN — Ryanair will seek to minimize disruption to passengers by cancelling a small number of flights in advance if cabin crew in five countries go through with a threat of further strike action this month, the Irish airline said on Thursday.

I have a foul-mouthed boss who is the most hated manager in our department. He ridicules people in front of other workers and customers, even for minor mistakes, and uses four-letter words. I thought that because I am the only woman in the department, he would spare me, until yesterday when he bawled me out using sexist language in the presence of my colleagues. Please tell me what to do given the fact he’s a loyal, trustworthy, and nearly indispensable manager who is viewed favorably by top management. — Can’t Take It.

Joblessness is down in rural areas, among women, and across most age demographics, SWS survey found.

THE labor department has issued guidelines for recruitment of care workers for the Technical Intern Training Program In Japan, including language proficiency standards.

SINGAPORE — Under CEO John Borghetti, Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd transformed from a budget airline into a serious rival to Qantas Airways Ltd with the backing of strategic investors including Singapore Airlines Ltd and China’s HNA Group.

OVERSEAS Filipino Workers (OFWs) will no longer need exit clearance to leave Qatar after the government there amended its labor code, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said.

I would like to observe the 30-day advance notice rule when I file my resignation. The trouble is that my employer is known to delay even simple things like a clearance procedure. Many people who resigned before me got their clearance and pay after six months. Is this reasonable? What are the things that I should consider so that I can be cleared and secure my terminal pay at the soonest possible time without any hassle? — Very Worried.