Migrant labor
With an estimated 2 lakh Bihari migrant workers living and working in Gurgaon and Faridabad, especially around the large industrial clusters in the two cities neighboring Delhi, the battle for Bihar's future is being fought not just in the state's bylanes, but in rented rooms, factory
Employers
Saudi Arabia has abolished the controversial Kafala system, which has been criticized for its exploitative and restrictive nature, affecting over 10 million migrant workers, including 2.5 million Indians. The move is part of the kingdom's Vision 2030 reforms, aimed at modernizing the economy and improving human rights.
Migrant labor
For the first time in half a century, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the kafala system, a legal framework that governed the employment and residency of migrant workers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The system, which emerged in the 1950s, tied foreign workers' legal status to their
Migrant labor
For the first time in half a century, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the kafala system, a legal framework that governed the employment and residency of migrant workers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The system, which emerged in the 1950s, tied foreign workers' legal status to their
Migrant labor
For the first time in half a century, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the kafala system, a legal framework that governed the employment and residency of migrant workers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The system, which emerged in the 1950s, tied foreign workers' legal status to their
Workers
A new pilot project initiated by the Employers' Confederation of Thailand (ECOT), in collaboration with the Social Security Office (SSO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), aims to extend social protection coverage to migrant workers in Thailand. The project, which took place in Kanchanaburi province, demonstrated the feasibility and
Workers
The Yuzhong District of Chongqing Municipality has announced the public disclosure of units eligible for employment subsidies for returning migrant workers. In accordance with the "Notice on the Implementation of the Migrant Workers' Employment and Entrepreneurship Subsidy Policy" (Yu Renshegui [2025] No. 9), the Municipal Human Resources
Workers
Research presented in a recent study highlights the pressing concerns of migrant workers in China, who face significant challenges in maintaining their well-being and reducing overwork. The study, conducted using the China Migrants Dynamic Survey (CMDS), investigates the impact of health rights' accessibility on migrant workers' overwork and
Workers
Linze County People's Procuratorate has been actively working to ensure a favorable business environment and safeguard the rights and interests of enterprises and migrant workers. By focusing on both crackdown and coordination, the procuratorate has successfully handled cases involving enterprises and labor, with a strong emphasis on protecting
Workers
Research at Harbin University investigated the livelihood resilience of migrant workers in the context of local urbanization, focusing on enhancing their quality of life through a sustainable development plan. The study used a mixed-methods approach, combining survival rationality with a theoretical framework of livelihood resilience. A comprehensive index system was
Workers
The Pinggu District Legal Aid Center in Beijing has been actively involved in protecting workers' rights and interests. In 2025, the Center handled 216 cases involving workers' rights, including 124 cases involving migrant workers, with a total of approximately 1.07 million yuan in financial assistance. To further
Workers
In a case that showcases the efficiency and effectiveness of the Yangpu Court's enforcement work, a labor wage arrears dispute was resolved promptly, with the debtor, Mr. Yang, agreeing to pay the remaining 15,000 yuan to Mr. Wu, the applicant, on the spot. The case highlights the
