The Philippines has banned companies from making women wear high heels to work, under a government order hailed by a labour group Monday (Sep 25). The labour department took this step on Sunday after considering concerns of shopping mall clerks, hotel receptionists, and flight attendants. Employers should encourage the use[Read More…]
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We look forward to working with President-elect Ram Nath Kovind: US
The United States has congratulated president-elect Ram Nath Kovind on his electoral victory. It also said it looks forward to working with him on regional and international issues. Kovind, a low-key lawyer-turned-politician, was chosen as India’s 14th President on Thursday. He is the first BJP member and the second Dalit[Read More…]
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Iceland’s women employees leave work at 2.38pm to protest gender pay gap
Several thousand of female employees across Iceland walked out of workplaces at 2.38pm on Monday to protest against earning less than men. Iceland is the best country in the world for gender equality, yet women still earn on average 14 to 18 per cent less than their male colleagues. According[Read More…]