Women on the Move in a Changing Climate: A discussion paper on gender, climate & mobility

The sudden and slow onset impacts of climate change — in combination with other socioeconomic, political and environmental factors — are among the prominent drivers of human movement. Climate-related mobility can take many forms. …

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The Health of Nepali Migrants in India: A Qualitative Study of Lifestyles and Risks

The study discusses the challenges that Nepali migrant laborers face in India. The study is based on focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with Nepali migrant workers in two cities …

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UN Resolution: Protection of the rights of workers exposed to hazardous substances and wastes

All work, no pay: The struggle of Qatar’s migrant workers for justice

“Ever since Qatar was awarded the right to hold the 2022 World Cup, the treatment of around 2 million migrant workers driving the country’s economy has been under the spotlight. …

Non-labor rights for public servants in Ukraine

On September 19, parliament of Ukraine adopted the bill No.1066 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the State Authorities System reboot”. This bill may further politicize the civil …

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California: AB 5, Gonzalez. Worker status: employees and independent contractors.

Existing law, as established in the case of Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles (2018) 4 Cal.5th 903 (Dynamex), creates a presumption that a worker who …

Fig Leaf for Fashion. How social auditing protects brands and fails workers

Over the past few decades activists, worker rights organisations and journalists have reported extensively on labour abuses, such as child labour, excessive overtime, violence, and poverty wages in factories producing …

ECCJ: Comparative legal analysis of HRDD and corporate liability laws in Europe

ECCJ has conducted a comparative legal analysis of different laws and proposals that introduce Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) obligations for companies and corporate liability in Europe. The table looks …

Pakistan’s Garment Workers Need a Safety Accord

This report reviews current risks and violations in Pakistan’s textile and garment factories and assesses several current initiatives in the industry that include safety aspects, analysing their commitments and performance. …

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India: Employment Laws in a GIG Economy

While providing an overview on the Gig economy, the article deals with the criticisms faced and the weaknesses of the gig economy. Specifically, the article deals with the criticisms based …

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