A state organization has recognized the death of a nurse, who took her own life due to a heavy workload and bullying at work, as a work-related accident. This is …
Commission rules convenience store owners can’t bargain collectively with chain operators
The Central Labor Relations Commission (CLRC) ruled on March 15 that a group of convenience store franchise owners do not have the right to bargain collectively with chain operators. The CLRC …
Hong Kong owner of Pacific island casino sued over forced labour, trafficking claims
Hong Kong-listed Imperial Pacific, the owner of a multi-billion Saipan gaming project, is being sued by former construction workers who say they were victims of forced labour and human trafficking …
Beijing Announces Plan to Protect Gig Economy Workers, Starting With Delivery Drivers
Beijing’s municipal government announced today nine measures to support the development of the delivery industry, including designated courier accommodations, state-owned media Beijing Youth Daily reported today (in Chinese). The set of policies …
China Imposes Hefty Fines for Sexist Hiring Practices
A notice from nine bodies — including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the All-China Women’s Federation, and the Supreme People’s Court — jointly published on Thursday prohibits companies from …
How Maternity Benefits Can Be Extended to Informal Women Workers
Maternity entitlements in the form of wage compensation during pregnancy and after delivery is an internationally accepted right for all women workers. It is also recognised as a supportive mechanism …
Japan defies ILO call to grant firefighters right to form unions
The International Labor Organization is pressing Japan to join the ranks of other advanced nations and allow firefighters the right to organize. But Tokyo refuses to grant that right on …
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