Labor advocates and scholars warn that workers at the World Cup, particularly in southern US host cities, face significant heat-related health risks due to extreme temperatures and inadequate protections. Experts highlight the dangers of heat exhaustion and other illnesses, urging for mandated breaks, water, and shade.
Italy's Chamber of Deputies approved the 'Decreto Lavoro' (Labor Decree) focusing on fair wages, collective bargaining, and worker protections. Measures include incentives for hiring disadvantaged workers and new regulations against digital 'caporalato' targeting gig economy workers.
Italy's Chamber of Deputies approved a labor decree focusing on fair wages, collective bargaining, and protections for gig workers. Measures include incentives for hiring disadvantaged workers and new rules against digital 'caporalato' for riders, requiring digital identity for platform access.
Indonesia's House of Representatives passed a landmark domestic worker protection bill into law on April 21, 22 years after it was first proposed. The legislation grants domestic workers 14 rights including access to social security, universal healthcare and mandatory vocational training. The scope of work is limited to 10 chores, and placement companies must be registered and barred from deducting workers' wages.
Union labour and health ministries have issued heat-wave advisories to all states and union territories, directing them to ensure adequate rest and cooling measures for outdoor and factory workers. The labour ministry asked establishments to reschedule working hours and enhance manpower, while the health ministry directed setting up dedicated heat stroke management units at health facilities. IMD has projected above-normal heatwave days between April and June across large parts of the country.
Union labour and health ministries have issued heat-wave advisories to all states and union territories, urging them to ensure adequate rest and cooling measures for outdoor and factory workers. The labour ministry directed establishments to reschedule working hours and enhance manpower, while the health ministry ordered dedicated heat stroke units at health facilities and real-time reporting through IHIP. IMD has projected above-normal heatwave days between April and June across large parts of India.
