India amends foreign trade policy, prohibits import of goods made using forced labour
Besides strengthening its trade policy framework, this further aligns domestic regulations with internationally recognised labour standards.
Besides strengthening its trade policy framework, this further aligns domestic regulations with internationally recognised labour standards.
From enhanced rights and workplace safety for women to expanded social security for gig and platform workers, the reforms are expected to benefit all sections of the workforce.
The fluctuating international context compels states of this region and beyond to recalibrate their labour laws, policies and practices.
The decision, apparently taken in a bid to draw investors to the state, is bound to draw flak from labour unions. CPI has already termed the move anti-worker.
This unique programme, which commenced on International HR Day, 20th May, marks a significant collaboration between SECL and XLRI Jamshedpur.
Raising concern over migrant workers setting off for their hometowns on foot, Raut said they were falling sick and some have also died.
In a bid to attract companies relocating from China, CM Rupani came up with plans of land pooling and also said that companies who are currently operating in other counties like US or China and would like to relocate, are welcome to shift to Gujarat.
Half of the top 30 H-1B employers use an outsourcing business model to provide staff for third-party clients, rather than employing H-1B workers directly to fill a special need at the company that applies for the visa, the report said.
Last week Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar held a meeting with trade union leaders but failed to convince them to call off the strike.
The CPI-M mouthpiece People’s Democracy, in an editorial, said the rally was also a “concrete manifestation of the worker-peasant alliance” that is beginning to take shape.
