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US Justice Dept & Labor Board collaborate to protect workers

US Justice Dept & Labor Board collaborate to protect workers

US - A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between United States’ Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The partnership is aimed to strengthen the collaboration between the two

Why Employers Should Be Embracing Flexi-Working In 2022

Why Employers Should Be Embracing Flexi-Working In 2022

Global - In a post-pandemic world, Flexi-working — short for flexible-working — has become critical in promoting work-life balance in 2022. A flexible work arrangement means letting an employee choose what time they begin their

Delhi to withdraw all cases against migrants during lockdown

Delhi to withdraw all cases against migrants during lockdown

India - Lieutenant Governor of the Indian capital V.K. Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases that have been filed against 64 migrants for allegedly violating the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 as they

Top 8 workers’ rights in India

Top 8 workers’ rights in India

India - There are certain fundamental rights that every employee is entitled to during the course of employment, irrespective of the sector of work. These rights are in accordance to the duties of employer to

UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation 

UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation 

Colombia - As the new government in Colombia is all set to take office next month, the rising violence and instances of human rights violations across the South American country remain a concern. “The incoming

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Libya - Even though little progress has been made, political and constitutional chaos has caused continued tensions, insecurity and resultant increased instances of human rights abuses in Libya. Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political

“Slave” Nigerian workers in Italy

“Slave” Nigerian workers in Italy

Italy - Nigerian women migrated to Italy, leaving behind their homes, families and country in search of a better life. But instead they met a horrific reality in the country of their dreams. While trying

NHS Staffing Crisis: worst labor crisis in UK history

NHS Staffing Crisis: worst labor crisis in UK history

UK -United Kingdom’s state run NHS (National Health Service) is struggling amid its worst ever staffing crisis. With mass resignations and thousands of staff vacancies, the country might face the worst healthcare crisis due to

How to protect children forced to migrate due to climate change?

How to protect children forced to migrate due to climate change?

United Nation - New set of guidelines have been issued by United Nations, titled “The Guiding Principles for Children on the Move in the Context of Climate Change”. It contains a set of nine principles

Danger to democracy as Tunisians vote on new constitution

Danger to democracy as Tunisians vote on new constitution

North Africa - Monday marked the day that Tunisians came out to vote, though in low numbers, in a referendum on a new constitution that would further expand the powers of President Kais Saied and