Hodsdon v. Mars, Inc., 162 F.Supp.3d 1016, No. 15–CV–04450–RS, 2016 WL 627383 (N.D.Cal. Feb. 17, 2016)

Facts “Consumer brought putative class action against manufacturer of chocolate products, alleging that manufacturer’s failure to disclose on its product labels that its suppliers used forced and child labor violated …

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 …

Trade Unions Services and Benefits in Africa

This report evaluates the impact of trade union activities in Africa. The study is done against the backdrop of privatization of public corporations and the growth of the informal economy, …

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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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The Current Circumstances and Challenges of Migrant Labor Force of Mongolia in North Eastern Asia

The article addresses the challenges faced by the Mongolian migrants working in Northeastern Asia, in particular in Republic of Korea and Japan. The authors conducted surveys of over 250 Mongolian …

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The migration crisis: what can trade unions do?

The article shows the degradation of migrant workers’ lives. Also, the article focuses on the particular responsibilities of trade unions towards migrant workers problems. https://blog.oup.com/2016/01/migration-global-trade-unions/

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Canada: Migrant Workers – the issues

This article reveals the current vulnerable situation of low-skill and low-wage temporary migrant workers in Canada. It points out that with fewer rights, no access to permanent residence, limited access …

Australia: Willing to Work- National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability – 2016

This is a report concerning the trend of discrimination of elderly Australian workers and Australian workers with disabilities. This report maintains that the right to work is a human right …

Russian Law on Discrimination in Employment: Can It Be Compatible with International Labor Standards?

The paper deals with a general overview of legal framework for discrimination under Russian legislation and compliance of Russian legislation with international anti-discrimination rules. The paper contains examples of case …

Review of labor migration policy in Malaysia

During the last few years, an increasing number of reports have documented serious labor rights abuses against migrant workers in Malaysia, including cases of forced labor and human trafficking. Responding …

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