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Titanic artifacts auction blocked by federal judge

A federal judge in Virginia blocked an auction of over 100 century-old artifacts that were salvaged from the shipwrecked RMS Titanic vessel, calling their selling “an apparent threat” to the collection's integrity and preservation. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith ordered RMS Titanic (RMST) — the company with exclusive salvage rights to the wreckage —...

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A standard contract for "supermarket delivery workers" has been established to prevent unfair practices and ensure social insurance coverage. The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on the 13th that it has established a standard contract for "supermarket delivery workers," who are typically classified as independent contractors but often face unfair treatment. The standard contract includes provisions that prohibit unfair practices such as unilaterally changing contract terms, deducting fees from delivery workers' pay, and forcing them to purchase specific goods or services. It also stipulates that delivery workers should be covered by social insurance, including employment insurance and industrial accident compensation insurance. The Ministry plans to promote the use of the standard contract and monitor the implementation of fair practices by supermarkets. The move is expected to improve working conditions and protect the rights of supermarket delivery workers, who number around 250,000 in Korea. The standard contract will take effect on July 1st.

·hani.co.kr

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