Labour rights

The owner of the restaurant admitted that he hired illegal workersThe owner of the restaurant admitted that he hired illegal workers

The owner of the restaurant admitted that he hired illegal workers

UK - An Indian restaurant owner in Lincolnshire said he hired illegal workers to keep them open after the Covid…

September 12, 2022
Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ RightsMyanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar: Junta cracks down on Trade Unions, violates Workers’ Rights

Myanmar - Since the military takeover in Myanmar last year, labour organisations have claimed that the military government has routinely…

September 10, 2022
The Chinese economy is in a bad state and may remain so for some time.The Chinese economy is in a bad state and may remain so for some time.

The Chinese economy is in a bad state and may remain so for some time.

China - The world's second-largest economy is struggling with the effects of a severe drought, and its vast real estate…

September 10, 2022
Canada’s job market goes gloomy as it loses 39,700 jobs in AugustCanada’s job market goes gloomy as it loses 39,700 jobs in August

Canada’s job market goes gloomy as it loses 39,700 jobs in August

Canada - The employment levels in Canada unexpectedly fell for the third consecutive month in August, losing a net 39,700…

September 10, 2022
Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ actsVietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts

Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts

Vietnam - Bui Tuan Lam, 38, the owner of a beef and noodle shop in Da Nang City, is charged…

September 9, 2022
Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 billion a yearPoor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 billion a year

Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 billion a year

India - Poor mental health of employees costs Indian companies a combined $14 billion a year because of absenteeism, attrition…

September 9, 2022
Union organisations want Apple Inc to evaluate worker rightsUnion organisations want Apple Inc to evaluate worker rights

Union organisations want Apple Inc to evaluate worker rights

US - In an effort to capitalise on recent progress toward the unionisation of employees at the iPhone manufacturer's retail…

September 8, 2022
Amazon has no plans to return employees to the officeAmazon has no plans to return employees to the office

Amazon has no plans to return employees to the office

US - Amazon CEO Andy Jassi is not going to force the company's employees to return to the office anytime…

September 8, 2022
Racket running in India on the pretext of bonded labour: Supreme CourtRacket running in India on the pretext of bonded labour: Supreme Court

Racket running in India on the pretext of bonded labour: Supreme Court

India - The Supreme Court of India said that there are no bonded labourers in the country and that a…

September 8, 2022
Indian government sanctions Rs 100 crore for KSRTC to pay salariesIndian government sanctions Rs 100 crore for KSRTC to pay salaries

Indian government sanctions Rs 100 crore for KSRTC to pay salaries

India - The government has sanctioned Rs 100 crore to the KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) to disburse pending…

September 7, 2022