South Korean authorities recognized coronavirus infection at work as an occupational accident for the first time Friday. The state-run Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service said it has endorsed the …
Primark announces wage fund for garment workers
Primark, one of the UK’s most popular retailers, has announced it will create a fund to help pay the wages of the millions of garment workers affected by its decision to …
COVID-19 recognised as an occupational disease under Malaysian law
Malaysia’s Social Security Organization (SOCSO) has clarified that COVID-19 is considered an occupational disease under Malaysian law. Posting a statement on Facebook in response to articles by Malay Mail and Malaysiakini, SOCSO said that COVID-19 …
Thai clothing factory compensates exploited migrant workers
More than 150 Burmese migrants who were illegally charged excessive recruitment fees to secure jobs at a Thai garment factory have won a rare compensation payout, company officials and human rights groups said …
Australia: Workers’ Rights, Tools & Resources for dealing with COVID-19
Welcome to the coronavirus (COVID-19): Workers’ Rights Resource Centre, first read our current alert, then review our additional materials below. Read the ACTU’s key points on the JobKeeper Payment – Fact Sheet …
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Cambodia: State of Emergency bill violates the rule of law
The ICJ today warned that Cambodia’s draft Law on National Administration in the State of Emergency (“State of Emergency bill”) violates basic rule of law principles and human rights, and …