“We will assign you jobs based on the number of hours and days that you are available to work. If you want to work for two hours, we will assign …
Botswana: Gender Based Violence prevalent in the Mining Industry
The absence of policies and systems that cater specifically for the needs of female workers is responsible for the prevalence of Gender Based Violence and Harassment in the local mining …
Landmark Dindigul Agreement to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence and Harassment at Eastman Exports Natchi Apparels with the Support of Global Allies
Today Eastman Exports Global Clothing Private Limited, the Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union, the Asia Floor Wage Alliance, and Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forum, along …
McDonald’s France put ‘on notice’ over Brazilian suppliers
McDonald’s France has been put “on notice” to comply with duty of care laws by French and Brazilian unions who accuse the fast food giant’s suppliers of poor social and environmental …
South Africa’s sexual harassment code now covers bullying – and ‘condescending eye contact’
As of Friday, South African employers are required to protect their staff against a wide range of bullying behaviour, from gestures that threaten violence right through to certain types of …
Senado mexicano votó a favor de la ratificación del Convenio 190 de la OIT
En las últimas horas, se confirmó el resultado de la votación en el plenario del Senado mexicano que da lugar a la ratificación del Convenio 190 contra la violencia y acoso …
On Banning (Some) Forced Arbitration
Last week, both houses of Congress passed, by overwhelming majorities, a bill that banned forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment and abuse. In the House, the bill not only …
Zimbabwe: Precedent Set in Sexual Harassment Case
A landmark judgment has finally set precedent for the awarding of damages for sexual harassment in Zimbabwe, with a victim being awarded $180 000. The final order was all thanks …
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Disrupting Cultural Norms Through Occupational Health and Safety: A Convention 190 Perspective
“Sexual harassment and cultural norms are inextricably linked. One need look no further than Cambodia’s Labour Law, which is not alone in conceptualising sexual harassment as a violation of female decency and …