The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s National Contact Point (NCP) in France said this week that fast-fashion giant Shein has failed to follow the guidelines it puts forth related to human …
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s National Contact Point (NCP) in France said this week that fast-fashion giant Shein has failed to follow the guidelines it puts forth related to human …
The government has rolled back its earlier decision allowing trade unions to be formed in any factory with the support of just 20 workers. Under the new rules, the minimum …
Adelaide-based Uber driver Mohammad Shareed Hotak was thrown off the platform for two months after he reported an assault by passengers who made an unproven allegation of threatening behaviour. In …
The French National Contact Point (NCP) found that Shein does not comply with the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct, particularly in areas of human rights, environment, and consumer protection, following …
Amazon warehouse staff in India are still being forced to work in temperatures as high as 55C and the majority feel conditions are too hot to be safe, according to …
The recently enacted Gig Workers Bill provides more rights to Malaysia’s 1.2 million gig workers without recognising them as traditional employees. Instead, the new law effectively creates a distinct gig …
New Zealand’s employers will not be able to discipline or otherwise sanction workers who talk openly about their pay following the passage of a new pay transparency law. The Employment …
South Korea’s Parliament has approved sweeping labor reforms known as the “Yellow Envelope Act,” prompting a fierce backlash from employers’ groups, conservatives, and foreign firms operating in the country, who have cautioned that …
The Cost of Convenience
Since entering India’s e-commerce market in 2013, Amazon has experienced rapid and sustained growth. The company’s expansion narrative is both straightforward and ambitious: to deliver faster service to customers. However, …