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UK: “The Trade Union Act 2016: coming to an industry near you on 1 March 2017”

This brief article reports that the Trade Union Act 2016 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional) Regulations 2017 SI 2017/139 were confirmed, as well as how the main provisions of the …

An elusive justice—holding parent companies accountable for human rights abuse

A UK judgement on Shell’s operations in Nigeria yet again shows the need to prevent powerful multinationals hiding behind their subsidiaries to dodge accountability for human rights abuses. https://www.openglobalrights.org/elusive-justice-holding-parent-companies-accountable-for-human-rights-ab/

Tripartite Guideline on Fair Employment Practice (Singapore)

This guideline is created by the tripartite alliance endorsed by the government to oversee matters related to employment practice in Singapore. Matters explained in this guideline include ways to create …

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Stigma, violence and HIV vulnerability among transgender persons in sex work in Maharashtra, India

Within India’s marginalized communities, HIV is most prevalent among transgendered persons. This study examines the impact of HIV on transgendered sex workers in Maharashtra. It is found that transgendered persons …

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Sud v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 229 F. Supp. 3d 1075, 1079 (N.D. Cal. 2017)

Facts Plaintiff brought suit against Costco under the California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), Business and Professions Code sections 17200 et seq.; False Advertising Law (“FAL”), Business and Professions Code sections 17500 …

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UK:”Collection: Certification Officer decisions: breach of union rules”

On this webpage, United Kingdom’s (“U.K.”) Government’s Certification Officer, who is the head of the Certification Office for Trade Unions and Employers’ Associations, publishes final decisions on complaints filed by …

Regulating the Human Supply Chain

Iowa Law Review, Vol. 102, 2017  Fordham Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2914424 U.S. employers’ recruitment of migrant workers from abroad has created a global “human supply chain” that is …

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Occupational health profile of workers employed in the manufacturing sector of India

The report summarizes the health risks that unsafe workplaces pose to workers in the manufacturing sector in India. It details the complex nature of the manufacturing industry, lists a range …

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Canada: Naji Ben Saad v. 1544982 Ontario Inc. (2017 HRTO 1)

Ben Saad filed a claim against the employer, alleging the employer fired him as a result of his injury, disability and migrant status. The tribunal concluded that the termination was …

Supply Chain Overview

This Westlaw Practice Note gives a broad overview of the commercial supply chain. It covers the types of supply chains, the manufacturers, distributors, and other supply chain participants and common …

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