Philippines: Labor Advisory No.10 Series of 2016 PROHIBITING AGAINST LABOR-ONLY CONTRACTING

The Department of Labor and Employment of the Philippines issued an order on July 25, 2016, to prohibit “labor-only contracting.” The order defines a labor-only contracting as “an arrangement where …

Litigation as TB Rights Advocacy: A New Delhi Case Study

Despite many governmental programs, international conventions, and legal remedies, around one thousand people die of tuberculosis every day. These deaths are caused because patients are unable to access healthcare and …

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Migrant women in construction work: Examining issues and challenges in Delhi, India

This paper summarizes the challenges faced by migrant women in the construction sector in Delhi. The paper studies the experiences of 500 migrant women across nine districts of Delhi. The …

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Skin deep: should Australia consider name-blind resumes?

This article explains the growing phenomenon of resumes for employment opportunities submitted without the applicant’s name.  The reason for this is that there is a systemic or subconscious bias toward …

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China Employment Law (Legal Resources)

This guide gives a summary of the development of employment law in China and provides specific information about the Labor Contract Law, Trade Union Law, and possible future amendments to …

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Coming Clean: The prevalence of forced labour and human trafficking for the purpose of forced labour amongst migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong

Despite a highly regulated temporary migrated scheme, this research provides statistics to show that there is a lack of comprehensive legislation or policies in Hong Kong to prevent forced labor, …

Coming Clean: The prevalence of forced labor and human trafficking for the purpose of forced labor among migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong

Despite a highly regulated temporary migrated scheme, this research provides statistics to show that there is lack of comprehensive legislation or policies in Hong Kong to prevent forced labor, trafficking …

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Occupational health scenario of Indian informal sector

The study investigates the health concerns of workers in the informal sector in India. The study covers several industries such as transportation, power loom weaving, handloom weaving, tobacco processing, fish …

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The Philippines: Worker with HIV wins case vs Ricky Reyes

This article introduces a case where a worker with HIV sued his employer, Ricky Reyes, for discrimination, illegal dismissal, and nonpayment of wages and benefits. The National Labor Relations Commission …

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Heat and PAHs Emissions in Indoor Kitchen Air and Its Impact on Kidney Dysfunctions among Kitchen Workers in Lucknow, North India

This study addresses health concerns, especially kidney dysfunctions among kitchen workers in commercial kitchens due to heat stress. The study is conducted across 94 commercial kitchens in Lucknow, India. The …

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