This research note discussed the theories about wages, working conditions and global supply chains. People interpret the relationship between global supply chains and working conditions in different theories. But we …
India
Future of Work in a Digital Era: The Potential and Challenges for Online Freelancing and Mircowork in India
The article provides a statistical report on the emergence of digital era in India and importantly, its impact on the labor population, employment with regard to contractual workers and workers …
Prevalence and predictors of occupational stress among quarry workers in rural Rajasthan, India
This research paper discusses the mental health issues faced by mine workers in India through a cross-sectional study of sandstone mine workers of the Kaurali district in Rajasthan, India. The …
A study on the respiratory effects in road construction workers in Mysore, India
This study discusses the findings of a cross-sectional study of 128 road construction workers in Mysore, India. The study shows that nearly 70% of road construction workers suffer from respiratory …
Human rights and trafficking in women and children in India
This paper summarizes the trafficking of women and children in India using a human rights approach. The paper highlights the problems in defining human trafficking, discusses the trends and causes …
Occupational Health problems in Informal Sector in India need immediate attention
The article summarizes the occupational health problems that affect Indian workers in the informal sector. Over 92% of the Indian workforce in the informal economy do not have any access …
Labor & Employment Law Strategic Global Topics: Summer 2017 – Religion in Workplace
This report by EY Labor and Employment Law provides brief overviews of how religious freedom in interplays with rights of the employer in their workplace in 24 countries. https://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/ey-labor-law-strategic-global-topics-summer-2017-edition-cover/$FILE/ey-labor-law-strategic-global-topics-summer-2017-edition.pdf
Occupational health hazards in street sweepers of Chandrapur city, central India
The study summarizes the findings of the health hazards of street sweepers in Chandrapur city in Central India. The findings show that a significant number of street sweepers suffer from …
Causes, consequences, and policy responses to the migration of health workers: key findings from India
This study examines the international migration of skilled healthcare professionals and how measures can be taken to reduce the negative impact of this migration. The four-country study included South Africa, …
India: Migrant Workers in the Construction Industry: Recognition of the Rights of the Children of Migrant Workers
This paper explores the issues faced by the children of migrant construction workers in India. The construction industry in India is the single largest employer refugees and daily-wage migrant labor …
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