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Government loan aids migrant workers’ job readiness

Government loan aids migrant workers’ job readiness

Indonesia - The Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) indicated that the government is committed to offering a loan that migrant workers might utilize to prepare for their employment abroad. Benny Rhamdani, head of BP2MI,

Companies to clean up supply chains under Uyghur Labor Law

Companies to clean up supply chains under Uyghur Labor Law

China - Bipartisan calls for businesses to comply with a recently implemented U.S. law aimed to prevent the import of products created with Uyghur forced labor were made by two congresswomen. The comments emphasized the

India, EU affirm mutual commitment to universal human rights

India, EU affirm mutual commitment to universal human rights

India - joined the European Union on Friday and "recognized" the "important role" of national human rights institutions, civil society officials, and journalists. They shared freedom of expression and "concerns" about "online and offline opinions."

Lengthy visa process put migrant workers ‘in limbo’

Lengthy visa process put migrant workers ‘in limbo’

Australia - Skilled migrant workers who applied for an 887 visa felt "exploited" after enduring the agonizing wait for the outcome of their visa application. The 887 visa allows applicants to "work and study anywhere

Prison Labor Rights in focus as 3rd Cir hears case

Prison Labor Rights in focus as 3rd Cir hears case

United States - Oral arguments over whether to resurrect a class action lawsuit alleging that the work programme at a county prison in Pennsylvania amounts to forced labour in violation of state and federal law

Human Rights Watch support Zambian sensation Banda

Human Rights Watch support Zambian sensation Banda

Human Rights Watch, a non-governmental organization, has defended Zambian striker Barbra Banda after she was refused the opportunity to compete in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The 22-year-old was disqualified from

Gig Workers Getting Basic Rights Recognized By Employers in Australia  

Gig Workers Getting Basic Rights Recognized By Employers in Australia  

Australia - Gig workers are no more on the receiving end as many service providers are now taking their rights seriously and providing them that much needed support as well. After a spate of bad

Indonesia freeze transfer of migrant workers to Malaysia

Indonesia freeze transfer of migrant workers to Malaysia

Indonesia - Due to what it believes was a violation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) struck between the two countries on the entry of domestic workers from the republic, Indonesia has once again placed

US prison work breaks bodies and minds for pennies

US prison work breaks bodies and minds for pennies

United States - Susan Dokken, who is enrolled in a halfway house re-entry programme in California, continued to work during her prison sentence despite having a stroke and needing more assistance, which was disregarded. Dokken,

How To Achieve Work-Life Balance While Working Remotely

How To Achieve Work-Life Balance While Working Remotely

Remote jobs or work-from-home jobs can be time-consuming. Sometimes, it is hard to achieve a work-life balance while working remotely. You may face distractions at home or an unstable internet connection. No face-to-face connection can