The information technology (IT) industry seems to disagree with the Karnataka IT Union’s (KITU’s) demand that the state government revoke the exemption given to the IT/ITeS sector from the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. According to the Act, industrial establishments with 50 or more workers are required to define and communicate to employees… Continue reading IT industry opposes Karnataka IT Union’s call to end relief in labour rules | News
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Cambridge University launches Indian indentured labour history fellowship
The University of Cambridge has created what is believed to be the first-ever visiting fellowship into the study of indentured labour, the controversial system involving millions of Indians that replaced slavery during British colonisation. The university’s Selwyn College appointed Guyanese-American Professor Gaiutra Bahadur last week as the “Ramesh and Leela Narain visiting bye-fellow… Continue reading Cambridge University launches Indian indentured labour history fellowship
Gen AI can displace creative labour; position on copyrights unclear: ASCI
Usage of generative AI tools in advertising can lead to displacement of creative labour, the Advertising Standards Council of India warned on Tuesday. The self regulatory organisation for the industry recommended a few steps to mitigate the impact, including enhancing capabilities of human labour and investing in human upskilling especially on editorial oversight… Continue reading Gen AI can displace creative labour; position on copyrights unclear: ASCI
From labour to IPR, non-trade issues may not be part of India-Canada deal
The proposed early harvest agreement between India and Canada is unlikely to see inclusion of non-trade issues, such as environment, digital trade, and labour, at this stage, people aware of the matter said. First Published: Jul 30 2023 | 10:46 PM IST Source link