European Court of Justice March 14, 2017, C-188/15, Bougnaoui c. Micropole SA

European Court of Justice (ECJ):  The National Court refers to the ECJ a question of interpretation of the EU law.  The National Court then applies the ECJ ruling in its …

Judgements in Cases C-157/15 and C-188/15 – Court of the Justice of the European Union (Press Release)

The court held that “an internal rule of an undertaking which prohibits the visible wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign does not constitute direct discrimination.”  This decision was …

Global Supply Chains are about to Get Better, Thanks to Block Chain

Harvard Business Review article does not directly speak to corporate responsibility/accountability with regards to global supply chains, however, it does bring forth the discussion of the future of supply chains. …

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Discriminations in Korea – Events of 2017

This article discusses Korea’s restrictions and discriminations in areas such as association for workers, freedom of speech, women’s rights and refugees. https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2018/country-chapters/south-korea  

Doe v. Nestle USA, Inc.

Plaintiffs were former child slaves forced to harvest cocoa in the Ivory Coast. They filed claims under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) against defendants Nestle USA, Inc., Archer Daniels Midland …

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Prevalence of Self Reported Occupational Health Hazards and Preventive Measures Followed By Male and Female Workers in Livestock Rearing in Uttar Pradesh: A Study of Rural India

This study surveys 1080 families across 54 villages in 18 districts of Uttar Pradesh, India to understand the occupational hazard in the livestock rearing practices. The study discusses four types …

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Sweden: Article “Introduction of statutory protection for whistleblowers”

This article considers the legislation introduced in 2017 specifically to protect whistleblowers (both permanent employees and temporary workers) who report serious wrongdoings by their employer (be it whether the employer …

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UK: “The Trade Union Act 2016: coming to an industry near you on 1 March 2017”

This brief article reports that the Trade Union Act 2016 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional) Regulations 2017 SI 2017/139 were confirmed, as well as how the main provisions of the …

An elusive justice—holding parent companies accountable for human rights abuse

A UK judgement on Shell’s operations in Nigeria yet again shows the need to prevent powerful multinationals hiding behind their subsidiaries to dodge accountability for human rights abuses. https://www.openglobalrights.org/elusive-justice-holding-parent-companies-accountable-for-human-rights-ab/

Tripartite Guideline on Fair Employment Practice (Singapore)

This guideline is created by the tripartite alliance endorsed by the government to oversee matters related to employment practice in Singapore. Matters explained in this guideline include ways to create …

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