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What Is Not to Be Done

There are moments in history when the world teeters on a razor’s edge—where we can plausibly imagine a country and a world remade on the values of equality, justice, and …

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PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION FOR MIGRANTS REFUGEES AND OTHER DISPLACED PERSONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

“In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, many States have taken harsh and unprecedented measures against migrants, refugees, and other displaced persons.  Actions taken to control and prevent the spread of …

India: Order from Ministry of Home Affairs on movement of migrant workers

On April 29, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs via an order has directed that migrant workers stranded due to the lockdown initiated by the Government of India be allowed …

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The Supreme Court Decision of South Korea 2016Du41071 Decided April 29, 2020

The Supreme Court decides that the “health damage of a fetus” caused to a pregnant female employee by her occupational reason is included in “occupational accidents” of an employee stipulated …

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US: New Laws for the Fissured Workplace

“Late last month, Instacart workers went on strike to protest the company’s refusal to provide them with rudimentary personal protective equipment, such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. The CDC …

ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. Third edition Updated estimates and analysis

The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. In addition to the threat to public health, the economic and social disruption threatens the long-term livelihoods …

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ITUC Global COVID-19 Survey 20 April – 23 April 2020 Key Findings

“Almost one in five countries (17%) say they are undertaking partial re-opening of workplaces, businesses and community spaces, raising serious concerns about preparations to protect workers from Covid-19 as they …

The Uber Eats Decision: Australia’s FWC Full Bench misses the chance to see through the gig economy’s sophistry

“On 21 April 2020, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission ruled that an Uber Eats delivery driver (Amita Gupta) could not bring an unfair dismissal claim as she …

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The Law for Gig-Workers in India

The article analyses the consequences faced by Gig-workers in India with regard to financial volatility and lack of labor protections. With regard to the applicability of respective legislations, the article …

Thoughts on the Foodora Fiasco: Have Labour Laws Been Violated?

“There’s a familiar pattern emerging.  Foodora announces its entry into a new country with a flourish, runs into legal problems that question its sketchy business model, and then shuts down claiming …

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