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Daily wagers to be regularised in phases this fiscal year: CM Omar

Jammu,: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday assured the House that casual labourers and daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir will be regularised in a phased manner within the fi...

Jump in casual job listings, as businesses uncertain about hiring

And some workers say the benefits are stacked in favour of the employer.

Formalising labour

A bill that protects domestic workers only works if those workers feel safe enough to actually use it

Sand Workers Stage Sudden Protest Near Wardhannapet Over Loss of Livelihood

The workers said they have been left without any means of income and demanded that the government provide them with an alternative source of employment. Raising slogans, they insis...

Hats off to the working class, labourers who keep the wheels of the country going

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Migrant chef paid €1.61 an hour for 90-hour weeks in case branded ‘economic slavery’

Madhu Foods Limited, trading as Guru Indian Cuisine, found to have committed multiple employment rights breaches against the worker

Domestic work and its quest for recognition

Despite Karnataka notifying the Code on Wages Rules under the broader Code on Wages, 2019 framework, aimed at standardising minimum wages, working hours and employer responsibiliti...

Patralekha Chatterjee | Shadows of Truce: Fragile Peace & India’s Job Market

Job uncertainty and weak markets hit young workers hard

Editorial. Labour pangs

Noida stir, a stark reminder of poor work conditions

BLOs disappointed over low pay for demanding SIR work

Cash-in-Hand in Honduras’ Informal Economy

Informality is a growing phenomenon in the global South, specifically in countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). While almost everyone must work out of necessity, not a...

Unmindful of nature’s vagaries, their toil for survival continues

Climate change and rising temperatures are a global concern, and environmental experts are calling for urgent measures to address this crisis. However, for informal workers, changi...

Cooks working in Govt schools protest in Handwara over pending salaries

Kupwara, Apr 21: Cooks working in government schools under various schemes Tuesday held a peaceful protest at Chinar Park Handwara, in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district with an aim...

Bengal Elections Trigger Domestic Help Crisis in Delhi-NCR

Migrant workers return home to vote, leaving households scrambling

Convenience shop employed illegal India worker on £6 an hour

A Banbury area convenience shop employed an illegal worker from India and paid her up to £6 per hour.

Malawi: Rural Workers Locked Out of Justice As Malawi's Labour System Struggles to Reach the Majority

[Nyasa Times] Access to labour justice--widely regarded as a cornerstone of fair and effective employment systems--remains out of reach for thousands of rural Malawians, exposing d...

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Former employees of Traveller support group ‘living only on prayers’ due to unpaid wages

More than 20 people still awaiting redundancy information after closure of Dublin-based Southside Traveller Action Group

Kerala’s labour crunch deepens across sectors

The crisis has intensified after a large number of migrant workers who returned to their native States for elections failed to come back

Local labourers protest against Beacon department in Kupwara

Kupwara, May 23: Dozens of residents from Batpora, Jaktiyal-C, Bangam and Bharam Dhari areas of north Kashmir's Kupwara district Saturday staged a protest against the Beacon depart...

Gig Workers Under the Code on Social Security, 2020: Bridging the Legal and Infrastructure Gap

Introduction Urban landscapes in India are undergoing rapid transformation. Urbanization in India is accelerating rapidly, driven by digital transformation, platform-based economie...

Twenty Years Of Unpaid Care: Why ASHA Workers Are Still Fighting For Wages

Many ASHA and other scheme workers are the primary breadwinners for their families. The notion that their income is secondary is not only condescending but also incorrect. The post...

Labour Commissioner Inspects Sites for Worker Amenity Hubs in Guntur

Speaking on the occasion, Chandrudu said the proposed labour addas would help workers avoid waiting for work opportunities on roadsides and junctions under difficult conditions.

Platform Economy Under Scrutiny: Analysing Social Security Compliance for Gig Workers in India

Introduction The rapid proliferation of app-based platforms such as Uber, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit has fundamentally altered the character of employment in India. Millions...