Hundreds of Indian migrant workers who were laid off by a construction company in Saudi Arabia due to the coronavirus pandemic have filed a rare complaint to the Indian government …
3 S. Korean couriers die from overwork this month
Yet another delivery worker died on Oct. 12 after apparently being subjected to long working hours, it has belatedly been reported. It marked the third delivery worker death this month …
Dalit communities suffered financial hardship, job loss, discrimination during Covid-19 pandemic
Dalit communities across the country have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19, pandemic-induced restrictions and other containment measures, a nationwide study shows. The Samata Foundation study found that nearly 82 percent …
Amazon Ring call center workers in Philippines ‘scared’ to go to work during pandemic
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, call center workers in the Philippines who are contracters for Amazon’s Ring home security division have been required to report to the office. At first, employees …
U.S. apparel watchdog probes Jockey’s Indian partner after human rights abuse allegations
A top apparel industry watchdog has launched an investigation into underwear maker Jockey International’s Indian partner Page Industries Ltd following allegations of human rights abuses at one of its factories, …
US adds Malaysian rubber gloves onto list of goods produced with forced labour
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has added Malaysian rubber gloves to its latest list of goods produced with forced labour, dealing the industry another blow after two key players …
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Challenges in ensuring ethical recruitment
“Opportunities to work abroad overshadow the austere realities on the ground, leaving potential migrants to weigh their options and often to choose to pay huge recruitment fees. Initiatives such as …