Labour Rights
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Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala System: How Does This System Work, What's Next for Migrant Workers?
Originals | Oct 22, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTSaudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system, granting migrant workers more freedom and legal protections. This historic reform will impact millions, allowing them to change jobs and leave the country without employer approval. Watch to learn how this change will transform migrant workers' lives.
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Govt launches e-Shram drive for gig workers | Registration process, key benefits explained
Business | Apr 08, 2025, 03:05 PM ISTThe Labour Department has launched a special campaign to register gig and platform workers on the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s e-Shram portal. The move aims to bring gig workers under formal social security coverage, including health benefits, under Ayushman Bharat - PM Jan Arogya Yojana.
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US Senate confirms Indian-American Seema Nanda as solicitor for labour dept
World | Jul 16, 2021, 10:04 AM ISTA former CEO of the Democratic National Committee who also served in the Department of Labour during the Obama Administration, Nanda, 48, was confirmed by the Senate with 53-46 votes on Wednesday.
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CPWD contractors protest against uploading of labour details
India | Jun 17, 2015, 05:49 PM ISTNew Delhi : The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) contractors today demanded withdrawal of a circular which makes it mandatory for them to upload the entire labour details at the time of placing tenders.“This circular
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Indian envoy hails UAE's efforts in human, labour rights
World | May 29, 2014, 02:11 PM ISTDubai: India's Ambassador to the United Emirates (UAE) T.P. Seetharam has praised the efforts made by the UAE in human rights and in maintaining labour rights.The envoy made the remarks during a meeting Wednesday with