The authors here present FAQs regarding the role of arbitration in international corporate human rights abuses, particularly as “civil and criminal courts in many parts of the world are often …
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The Future of Business and Human Rights: More Regulation
The article explores “recent and proposed legislation that is intended to plug some of the gaps between international ‘soft law’ requirements and perceived market shortcomings.” The article tracks current and …
Mhoney Pty Ltd Lawsuit (re underpaid immigrant worker in Australia)
Mr. Kazemi (Afghani Immigrant) was employed by Sunshine Fruit Market in Melbourne. Mr. Kazemi filed a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”) alleging that he was being underpaid. Mr. …
Canada: Browning v. Northend Body Shop Ltd. (2017 HRTO 1001)
The tribunal has found that the employer refused to offer the applicant a certain job because of her sex and made discriminatory comments on her during the interview. The tribunal …
Back Pay for Trafficked Migrant Workers: An Indonesian Case Study
This article discusses how Indonesia’s legal and policy framework enables trafficked migrant workers to claim back pay of wages despite their illegal migration status. This article observes migrant workers’ rights …
Nigeria: The Case of Skye Bank Plc v. Iwu- What the Supreme Court Said on the Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to Hear and Determine Appeals from the National Industrial Court
This article is a commentary on the decision of the Supreme Court, which settled a controversy in respect of the interpretation of the constitution. The controversy had led to conflicting …
The French Duty of Vigilance Law: What You Need to Know
The authors here discuss France’s newly-enacted “duty of vigilance” for those multinational firms operating wholly in part in that country. The statute mandates corporate establishment of mechanisms designed to prevent …
THE COALITION OF LGBT ORGANISATIONS SUBMITS A REPORT ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF LGBT PEOPLE IN RUSSIA TO THE UN COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS (CESCR).
This report examines employment discrimination based on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. It states that the Russian Federation claims that between 2013 and 2016 there were no …
Occupational Health problems in Informal Sector in India need immediate attention
The article summarizes the occupational health problems that affect Indian workers in the informal sector. Over 92% of the Indian workforce in the informal economy do not have any access …
Proceedings of the Policy Dialogue on Roles of Countries of Origin
From 20-21 July 2017, MMN organized a Policy Dialogue on Roles of Countries of Origin in Yangon, Myanmar. Representatives of the Cambodian and Myanmar governments, along with representatives from the …
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