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Migrant farm workers in Italy living in informal settlements

Migrant farm workers in Italy living in informal settlements

Italy - A large scale, unprecedented census was carried out by Ministry of Labor and Social Policies and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (Anci) during time frame of October 2021 and January 2022.  The

Is the 6-hour workday the answer to a better work-life balance?

Is the 6-hour workday the answer to a better work-life balance?

Global - Achieving a work-life balance in 2022 can be difficult but not impossible. Many countries are adopting different ways of promoting work-life balance such as the 4-day workweek and flexibility to work from home. 

Human rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security law

Human rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security law

Hong Kong - On Wednesday, UN appointed independent human rights experts have invited pledges to replace the controversial National Security Law in Hong Kong with a more consulting and transparent process. The National Security Law

Is EU’s Frontex planning new ops in Senegal & Mauritania?

Is EU’s Frontex planning new ops in Senegal & Mauritania?

EU - European Union’s border agency Frontex is planning new operations in two African countries, Senegal and Mauritania, to arrest “irregular migration”. Statewatch, an NGO has stated that Frontex might soon be starting its operations

Revive the economy through migrant workers

Revive the economy through migrant workers

India- A pay or allowance cut makes the situation worse. When it affects purchasing power, the economy responds by contracting. The issue has been building, and the Center might have postponed payment or, as in

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