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Why Workers’ Rights in the Garment Industry Are a Gender Discrimination Issue

Why Workers’ Rights in the Garment Industry Are a Gender Discrimination Issue

Workers’ rights in the garment industry are the same as gender discrimination because women are 60-80% of the global workforce and still suffer I, exploitation, getting paid less, and violence. Women workers mostly in South

PF, ESI, Gratuity: Worker Benefits Explained — Complete Guide

PF, ESI, Gratuity: Worker Benefits Explained — Complete Guide

Knowledge of employee benefits is paramount to all the salaried employees in India. The title PF, ESI, Gratuity: Worker Benefits Explained appears to be disorienting as every scheme is associated with financial, health, and retirement

Rise in Workplace Accidents: Who Is Responsible?

Rise in Workplace Accidents: Who Is Responsible?

The sharp spike in workplace accidents has considerably spoken about the distribution of responsibility for employee safety. Although the individual could do something to reduce the chances of incidents, the major part still falls on

Your Rights Under South Africa’s Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)

Your Rights Under South Africa’s Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) is a primary labour legislation in South Africa that aims at safeguarding employees and ensuring fair, safe, and equitable working environments. The Act provides the fundamental rights of

What Counts as Unlawful Termination: Understanding Employee Rights

What Counts as Unlawful Termination: Understanding Employee Rights

Unlawful termination describes a situation when an employee is laid off in a manner that infringes upon their rights as protected by laws or contracts. This is a very significant matter concerning the rights of

How Companies Must Ensure a Safe Work Environment: Key Principles and Practices

How Companies Must Ensure a Safe Work Environment: Key Principles and Practices

The creation of a safe working environment is a basic requirement for businesses not only to protect employee health but also to boost productivity and meet the requirements of the law. A proactive safety culture,

Gratuity and Benefits for Fixed-Term Employees: What You Need to Know

Gratuity and Benefits for Fixed-Term Employees: What You Need to Know

Fixed-term employment has become a widely accepted employment method which provides flexibility for both the employer and the employee. However, the issue of fixed-term workers being entitled to gratuity and other benefits traditionally associated with

Labour Reforms to Create 77 Lakh Jobs, Add ₹75,000 Cr to Consumption

Labour Reforms to Create 77 Lakh Jobs, Add ₹75,000 Cr to Consumption

India's new labour reforms have the potential to change the whole job market by increasing the number of jobs by 7.7 million and growing the total consumption of goods and services by 75,000 million rupees.

Are Workers Safe? New Debates on Rights, Wages, and Workplace Treatment

Are Workers Safe? New Debates on Rights, Wages, and Workplace Treatment

In the past few years, discussions at the international level regarding workers' safety, wages, and treatment in workplaces have become very lively and heated along with the growing consciousness of labor rights and economic disparities.

How to Stand Up for Yourself Professionally: A Human Guide to Assertiveness at Work

How to Stand Up for Yourself Professionally: A Human Guide to Assertiveness at Work

Advocacy in the workplace isn't about being demanding or creating tension. It's about identifying the boundary, articulating the request, and ensuring that your workplace feels equitable and healthy. You may have colleagues who overstep their