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Kannada Disregard in Domestic Workers Bill Draws Flak

Karnataka Development Authority urges government to publish domestic workers bill draft in Kannada. Workers' unions welcome the initiative but highlight significant gaps in the proposed legislation.

Karnataka Domestic Workers Bill Flawed: Experts

Karnataka's new domestic workers' legislation faces criticism for missing voices and weak compliance mechanisms. Learn how this impacts workers' rights and what needs improvement.

NZ Supreme Court Rules Uber Drivers Are Employees

New Zealand's Supreme Court has ruled Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. This landmark decision paves the way for collective bargaining and full employment rights. Read more!

Domestic Workers Bill Gaps Worry Karnataka Unions

Karnataka's new domestic workers legislation faces union backlash over social security exclusions, inadequate grievance mechanisms, and registration concerns. Learn what needs fixing.

Bengaluru industries grant 3-day leave for Bihar voters

Major industries in Bengaluru are offering paid leave to migrant workers from Bihar, enabling them to participate in crucial state elections. Discover how this initiative supports democratic participation.

Bengaluru Garment Workers' Health Crisis Exposed

A groundbreaking study exposes severe health and nutritional gaps among Bengaluru's garment workers, revealing alarming rates of anemia, poor diet, and challenging workplace conditions affecting thousands of women in India's fashion capital.

Assam tea workers protest land transfer to oil company

Hundreds of tea plantation workers in Assam's Dibrugarh district stage massive protest against handing over 57 bighas of tea garden land to Oil India Limited, fearing livelihood loss and environmental damage.

Kerala ASHA Workers Call Off Strike After Govt Deal

After prolonged protests, Kerala's ASHA workers have reached a landmark agreement with the state government, securing better wages and benefits. The breakthrough comes as a relief to the state's rural healthcare system.

India's New Bill Protects Overseas Workers

India's groundbreaking proposed legislation aims to transform migrant worker rights, ensuring comprehensive protection and support for citizens working abroad. Learn how this bill could revolutionize overseas employment.

Karnataka Gig Workers Act: Rules Soon, CESS Undecided

Karnataka is set to implement groundbreaking legislation for gig workers with new rules expected soon, though the crucial CESS amount remains undecided. Learn how this will impact platform workers across the state.

Extreme Heat Risks for Pregnant Farmworkers

New study reveals migrant farmworkers face miscarriage risks from extreme heat, with immigration fears preventing them from speaking out about unsafe working conditions.

Saudi Ends Kafala System: Big Win for Indian Workers

Saudi Arabia abolishes controversial Kafala sponsorship system, granting unprecedented rights to migrant workers. Discover how this landmark reform benefits over 1.34 crore foreign workers, including millions of Indians.

Saudi Arabia Scraps Kafala Labour System

Saudi Arabia abolishes controversial Kafala labour system, granting migrant workers unprecedented freedom and rights in historic reform that benefits millions.

Chamba DC Honors 100 Sanitation Warriors

Deputy Commissioner DC Rana leads special recognition event for frontline sanitation workers in Chamba, celebrating their dedication to public health and cleanliness.

India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Abused, Silenced

Behind the promise of flexible work lies a harsh reality of scams, verbal abuse, and algorithmic punishment that India's gig workers face daily but cannot speak about openly.

11 Odisha Workers Rescued From Bonded Labour

In a major anti-trafficking operation, 11 workers from Koraput district were freed from modern-day slavery at a Telangana brick kiln. Discover how authorities intervened to end their ordeal.

India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Shamed & Silenced

Exclusive investigation reveals how delivery executives and cab drivers across India face systematic exploitation, verbal abuse, and financial scams while platform companies look the other way.

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