Archives

US Department of Labor cites surge in child labor violations to increase strong law enforcement

US Department of Labor cites surge in child labor violations to increase strong law enforcement

US - The US Department of Labor has highlighted that during the summer months, many employers increase hiring of young workers to meet the increased demand of their services. As underlined by the DOL website,

World Day Against Trafficking 2022: 5 innovative campaigns spreading awareness towards human trafficking

World Day Against Trafficking 2022: 5 innovative campaigns spreading awareness towards human trafficking

Global - July 30 is observed every year as the World Day Against Trafficking 2022. Human trafficking is the rising global concern and “an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity,” as said by

Climate Migration: a daunting reality

Climate Migration: a daunting reality

Global - Climate change is progressing at an unprecedented rate, more than what was anticipated by the experts. The alarming rate of change in climate is largely attributed to fossil fuel burning, such as coal.

Disneyland Workers Reveal Doing Sex Work To Survive

Disneyland Workers Reveal Doing Sex Work To Survive

Global- Disneyland workers recently revealed that they had to do sex work to survive because they were underpaid. Numerous businesses and attractions were forced to shut down during the pandemic, and it affected various workers. 

Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Malaysia - Business associations, boss associations, and job agency associations have all voiced relief over Indonesia's decision to withdraw its temporary ban on foreign workers entry. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), the Association of Employment

Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Cyprus - Last week has been quite busy for border authorities of Cyprus – the Greek speaking country has received a record number of migrants reaching its borders with authorities detaining at least 120 migrants.

Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Global - This is a good time to ask for a pay raise as employers are increasingly struggling to find high-quality workers. Many employers are raising wages and salaries to fill open positions. There are

Access to Clean and Healthy Environment is the new human right: UN

Access to Clean and Healthy Environment is the new human right: UN

UN - On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution. With 161 votes in favor of the resolution and eights abstentions, Access to Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment has been declared as

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US - A new bill has been introduced into the United States House that can effectively change country’s federal labor law. The bill proposes inclusion of gig work into the labor laws of US under

IOM study: Surge in migrant returnees as world reels from pandemic

IOM study: Surge in migrant returnees as world reels from pandemic

Global - The 2021 Return and Reintegration Key Highlights, a report by IOM (International Organization for Migration) was published on Thursday, states that nearly 50,000 migrants have voluntarily returned to their country of origin in