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National 5 years ago
Tripartite forum to deliver suggestions on labor issues in omnibus bill to House
As reported by tempo.co, a tripartite forum has discussed at least 10 issues in the omnibus bill, namely foreign workers, temporary workers, outsourcing, work hours, rest breaks, employment terminations, severance pay, sanctions, unemployment benefits and job benefits.
Business 5 years ago
Amid virus crisis, US bars imports of Malaysia's Top Glove over labor issues
US Customs placed a detention order on imports of products made by subsidiaries of the world's largest medical glove maker, Malaysia's Top Glove Corp Bhd on Wednesday, an action taken against firms suspected of using forced labor.
World 5 years ago
ILO warns of uncertain job market
The global labor market is facing a highly uncertain recovery in the second half of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic, with female workers suffering disproportionately from its impact, according to a report from the International Labor Organization, or ILO.
World 5 years ago
Workers' rights seen crumbling as coronavirus threatens further setbacks
Labor rights are being eroded worldwide as more countries deny workers the ability to strike, unionize and negotiate better terms, a global trade union said on Thursday, warning that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to further setbacks.
SE Asia 5 years ago
Singapore rushes to build housing for 60,000 migrant workers after virus outbreak
The Singapore government is racing to create additional housing for about 60,000 migrant workers by the end of this year, as it seeks to reduce the density in dormitories which have seen mass outbreaks of the coronavirus infection.
Opinion 5 years ago
Wage subsidy urgently needed to protect jobs amid pandemic
The need for layoffs for struggling employers further poses the risk of losing experienced skilled workers which they would need after the pandemic ends. Is there an alternative for those employers? There is, but it requires further state intervention.
