Two paths for labour law in India

If you source from India, keep an eye on labour law changes. Stirling Smith wonders which way India will go.

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Building trust in Tamil Nadu’s garment sector

Trust and confidence; these two words are so important to our work within Tamil Nadu’s garment and textiles sector.

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Lessons from ETI programmes - Tamil Nadu multi-stakeholder programme, southern India

ETI’s five year programme aims to catalyse positive change within the garment industry through activities that empower young women workers, strengthen industrial relations, build community awareness and support legislative reform.

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Garments and textiles, India

Supporting young women workers in Tamil Nadu and beyond

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India National framework on business and human rights, background paper

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Kamlesh's story

"In the old days there were too many hours"

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Health, safety and business in India: flyover collapses, fire hazards and worker protest

The common factors that underline a series of recent disturbing health and safety news stories in India. And how should workers react?

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Child labour: is it on the increase, or did it ever go away?

Over the last two years 64% of social auditors have found incidences of child labour in their inspections. So how can companies combat this?

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India’s new Child Labour law: forwards or backwards?

The legislative and social ramifications around the latest Indian attempt to tackle child labour.

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India expands maternity protection for women

Global companies sourcing from India will need to make sure that their suppliers reflect the new law in their maternity leave policies.

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