workers rights

Doha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warnsDoha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warns

Doha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warns

Hundreds of migrant workers employed in the construction of a stadium for the World Cup strived for up to seven…

November 20, 2020
Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reportsGarment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Workers in garment factories supplying goods for big brands including Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Ralph Lauren, and Sainsbury's have stood…

November 18, 2020
Amnesty report: Qatar domestic workers share tormenting accounts of exploitationAmnesty report: Qatar domestic workers share tormenting accounts of exploitation

Amnesty report: Qatar domestic workers share tormenting accounts of exploitation

According to the new report by Amnesty International, domestic workers employed in Qatar have been pushed to limit by the…

October 21, 2020
Nepali government neglects rights of India-bound migrant workers: ReportNepali government neglects rights of India-bound migrant workers: Report

Nepali government neglects rights of India-bound migrant workers: Report

Thousands of Nepali workers migrate to countries across the every year in search for better livelihood opportunities. However, India remains…

October 10, 2020
H&M fined over $41 mn for its workers’ privacyH&M fined over $41 mn for its workers’ privacy

H&M fined over $41 mn for its workers’ privacy

The clothing company, H&M, was fined $41.1 million (35 million Euros) for tracking the details of ‘several hundred of its…

October 6, 2020
Workers in the United States Protest for Racial Inequality on National Strike DayWorkers in the United States Protest for Racial Inequality on National Strike Day

Workers in the United States Protest for Racial Inequality on National Strike Day

Many workers rallied outside the Massachusetts Statehouse and the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan to fight racism and economic inequality.…

July 21, 2020
Saudi Arabia announces new fines for companies violating workers rights amid pandemicSaudi Arabia announces new fines for companies violating workers rights amid pandemic

Saudi Arabia announces new fines for companies violating workers rights amid pandemic

New penalties are introduced and will be enforced on companies that breach a royal mandate to support Saudi laborers in…

July 16, 2020
20 corona-infected dead bodies repatriated from Qatar to Nepal, denied burial in host country20 corona-infected dead bodies repatriated from Qatar to Nepal, denied burial in host country

20 corona-infected dead bodies repatriated from Qatar to Nepal, denied burial in host country

On 19 June, Government of Nepal started the repatriation process of its nationals stuck in Qatar. Besides, the authorities also…

June 29, 2020
How Hacking Helped Harassed Workers In Ohio Handle Covid-19 CrisisHow Hacking Helped Harassed Workers In Ohio Handle Covid-19 Crisis

How Hacking Helped Harassed Workers In Ohio Handle Covid-19 Crisis

The State of Ohio was using unfair means to target those employees that were refusing to work in the Covid-19…

May 28, 2020
CNY workers’ rights groups worry workers safety could be compromised as New York plans to reopenCNY workers’ rights groups worry workers safety could be compromised as New York plans to reopen

CNY workers’ rights groups worry workers safety could be compromised as New York plans to reopen

As New York is all set to reopen (in parts) workers’ rights group worry over lack of safety level at…

May 15, 2020