Amid the prevailing heatwave conditions across the country, the Ministry of Labour & Employment on Tuesday said that it has issued a nationwide advisory to protect labourers from excessive exposure …
Amid the prevailing heatwave conditions across the country, the Ministry of Labour & Employment on Tuesday said that it has issued a nationwide advisory to protect labourers from excessive exposure …
The Gig and Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) has written to the Delhi government, highlighting that temperatures are already hovering between 40°C and 42°C. Combined with humidity, the “feels like” …
Official figures suggest that workplace sexual harassment in Hong Kong is both widespread and underreported. According to the city’s Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC), complaints rose 38% between 2024 and 2025, reaching …
The Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday passed the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, incorporating provisions aimed at strengthening labour rights and aligning the country’s labour standards with international norms. Labour and …
The newly formed government, led by senior leader Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has triggered a massive wave of debate across Nepal’s administrative and political landscapes following …
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) on Tuesday, March 24, welcomed the state Cabinet’s decision to approve the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, …
In today’s workplace, designations often sound far grander than the work they represent. “Manager,” “executive,” and “supervisor” are liberally used across industries, sometimes reflecting real authority, but often serving as …
Fixing a labour justice system that fails workers
On May 1, as the world marks International Workers’ Day, the promise of justice for workers in Bangladesh deserves renewed attention. At the centre of that promise stand the country’s …