Ambassador to Japan points out that he does not use the expression "forced labor" and "consider diplomatic repercussions."
Park Chul-hee, the Korean ambassador to Japan, is controversial because he said, "I can't tell you if I say it" to an ...
Are Poor Social Audits Fueling Migrant Worker Abuse in Mauritius’s Garment Industry?
Reports of high recruitment fees, bug-infested dormitories and abusive working conditions are rampant in the East African ...
voguebusiness4d
The overlooked child labour problem in fashion’s supply chain
Child labour tends to occur deep in raw materials supply chains, which means it can go unnoticed. What can brands do?
Is an understaffed California labor office leaving workers at risk of wage theft?
Over the past two weeks, California workers have filed over 600 wage claims with the Labor Commissioner’s Office against construction firms, restaurants, nursing facilities and other employers across ...
SeafoodSource11dOpinion
Op-ed: From farmworkers to fishermen: Lessons from US produce on protecting human rights on the high seas
One is legally binding agreements between workers’ organizations and participating buyers – including such well-known brands ...
Africanews14d
Concerns raised over congolese cobalt and child labor practices
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor added the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt to its list of goods that may be produced using forced or child labor. This action has prompted responses ...
New York Post17d
Kamala Harris boosted solar firm linked to Chinese slave labor with nearly $2B in handouts to set up Georgia plant
In December, TCL left the venture and a GCL rep told Bloomberg it has a “zero-tolerance attitude toward human rights violations such as forced labor.” Bret Manley, executive director of the ...
The Mirror17d
Nick Knowles breaks silence after being forced to quit BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Nick Knowles has broken his silence after it was revealed he has been forced to drop out of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. The 62-year-old DIY SOS icon has been a fan favourite for the 2024 ...
Voice of America17d
US adds 254,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1% in still-sturdy labor market
America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support steady hiring and a growing economy.
Compliance Week17d
Chinese steel, artificial sweetener from Xinjiang now banned under UFLPA
Steel and an artificial sweetener made by two Chinese companies using forced labor have been banned from entering the U.S. under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Extensive evidence ...
Wales Online17d
School forced to stop serving cooked meals after mice found in kitchen
Mice have been seen in the kitchen of a secondary school, leading to the suspension of hot meals. The unwelcome visitors were spotted at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, prompting the ...
Investopedia17d
September Jobs Report Shows Big Jump in Hiring as Labor Market Stays Resilient
You can learn more about the standards we follow in producing accurate, unbiased content in our editorial policy. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Employment Situation Summary." ...