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Ayswarya Murthy

Ayswarya Murthy is a political journalist. She came to writing through an interest in politics.

Japan may lift indefinite ban on blue-collar foreign personnel

Japan may lift indefinite ban on blue-collar foreign personnel

Japan - Facing a labor shortage, Japan is now taking a decision that will bring a significant shift in the labor market favorably. Japan is considering to allow certain blue collar foreign professionals to stay

Canada Seizes Clothing, Halts Import of Goods Made with Forced Labour in China

Canada Seizes Clothing, Halts Import of Goods Made with Forced Labour in China

China - The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) says it has blocked a shipment from China because it was made utilizing forced work. Canada has halted two separate loads of merchandise in connection to that.

Chinese tech firm under enquiry over 996 overtime culture

Chinese tech firm under enquiry over 996 overtime culture

China - 996 overtime culture has long been a centre of debate that pressurizes people to work from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. According to authorities it’s a strict violation of

Australia: Senator Rex Patrick Calls on PM Morrison to Support Anti-Slave Labour Bill

Australia: Senator Rex Patrick Calls on PM Morrison to Support Anti-Slave Labour Bill

Australia - Senator Rex Patrick urged PM Scott Morrison to support the anti-slave labour bill for the Australian people. He explained a few reasons why the bill would be invaluable for the Australian economy and

Reports reveal repression of labor ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics

Reports reveal repression of labor ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics

China - has been under scanner for exploitation of human rights after the reports about Xinjiang came into the media but it is not the only incident that the nation has been witnessing in terms

Federal Government to Impose Restrictions on Foreign Drivers in South Africa

Federal Government to Impose Restrictions on Foreign Drivers in South Africa

South Africa - In April, the DoT published a new amendment to the Road Traffic Act guidelines in South Africa, which states that a PDP provided by a foreign nation may apply to a vehicle

Concern over harassment of human rights staff by ‘unidentified men’ linger in Philippines

Concern over harassment of human rights staff by ‘unidentified men’ linger in Philippines

Philippines - One of the prime human rights organizations in the Philippines, Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), has expressed concerns over the harassment of staff in various divisions by some of the

How Wage Theft Goes Unbated In American Restaurants

How Wage Theft Goes Unbated In American Restaurants

United States - Wage theft is becoming a common practice in restaurant business, according to a non-profit advocacy group called One Fair Wage has said. Speaking to the media, the group’s President Saru Jayaraman commented

NYC mayor announces new Covid-19 mandate igniting concerns among labor unions

NYC mayor announces new Covid-19 mandate igniting concerns among labor unions

New York City - After the New York mayor announced the Covid-19 mandate for the workers to get vaccinated by Friday, labor unions are concerned how it will be succeeded. The concerns are there will

Why US Has Banned Use Of Medical Gloves From Malaysia

Why US Has Banned Use Of Medical Gloves From Malaysia

Malaysia - Malaysian glove making company Supermax Healthcare is in dire straits as US bans it from selling gloves over suspected allegations of using forced labor, recent reports have confirmed. The US Customs and Border