This article discusses the problem of part-time and short-term contract women workers especially those of irregular public school employees https://www.globalresearch.ca/women-workers-and-the-fight-to-eradicate-precarious-labor-in-south-korea/5606098
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South Korea: Court decision regarding child care leave benefit payment return (Case Number: 2015Du51651)
This is a court decision determining the factors required for child leave payment and whether a working parent leaving abroad without a child is subject to a penalty for receiving …
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 …
International Arbitration of Business and Human Rights Disputes: Questions and Answers
The authors here present FAQs regarding the role of arbitration in international corporate human rights abuses, particularly as “civil and criminal courts in many parts of the world are often …
The Future of Business and Human Rights: More Regulation
The article explores “recent and proposed legislation that is intended to plug some of the gaps between international ‘soft law’ requirements and perceived market shortcomings.” The article tracks current and …
Mhoney Pty Ltd Lawsuit (re underpaid immigrant worker in Australia)
Mr. Kazemi (Afghani Immigrant) was employed by Sunshine Fruit Market in Melbourne. Mr. Kazemi filed a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”) alleging that he was being underpaid. Mr. …
Canada: Browning v. Northend Body Shop Ltd. (2017 HRTO 1001)
The tribunal has found that the employer refused to offer the applicant a certain job because of her sex and made discriminatory comments on her during the interview. The tribunal …
Back Pay for Trafficked Migrant Workers: An Indonesian Case Study
This article discusses how Indonesia’s legal and policy framework enables trafficked migrant workers to claim back pay of wages despite their illegal migration status. This article observes migrant workers’ rights …
Nigeria: The Case of Skye Bank Plc v. Iwu- What the Supreme Court Said on the Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to Hear and Determine Appeals from the National Industrial Court
This article is a commentary on the decision of the Supreme Court, which settled a controversy in respect of the interpretation of the constitution. The controversy had led to conflicting …
The French Duty of Vigilance Law: What You Need to Know
The authors here discuss France’s newly-enacted “duty of vigilance” for those multinational firms operating wholly in part in that country. The statute mandates corporate establishment of mechanisms designed to prevent …
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