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Hirers must register temp workers: SSO
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/12/2022
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is warning employers hiring migrant workers on a temporary work contract to abide by a new regulation requiring them to register their employees for social security coverage, which would entitle them to proper healthcare and compensation in the event of work-related injuries.
Pro-boss law edits to get chop
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/06/2022
» The Labour Ministry has bowed to a demand from labour groups and pledged to see to the removal of changes proposed to the 1975 Labour Relations Act, which rights advocates claim would allow for workers to be fired too easily by their employers.
Youngsters 'have right to rally'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/10/2021
» Child rights advocates have urged the state to recognise young people's right to peaceful protests and ensure better protection for them when they take part in activities to express their opinions.
Disabled people rally to demand greater rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/12/2020
» A group of disabled people demanded better recognition in law and the constitution during a protest outside the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security on Thursday.
Workers protest unfair treatment amid outbreak
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/05/2020
» More than 20 employees have lodged complaints with Government House about unfair treatment, including forced resignations, by employers amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Workers protest over SSF benefits
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/05/2020
» Workers at a textile factory in Nakhon Pathom have petitioned the Labour Ministry to take action against their employer who allegedly failed to pay contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF), making staff ineligible for state financial help.
The true cost of convenience
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/02/2020
» The relatively high income of online food delivery riders comes at a cost, with drivers complaining of heavy workload, long hours and the strain of having to deal with customer complaints.
Fruit of the organic bloom
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/12/2019
» Kittiwat Wasuratdechapong looks back at his chemically treated orange orchards, which left him in financial ruin, with despair.
Daily wages tipped for boost
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/02/2019
» Provincial sub-committees given the task of adjusting minimum daily wage rates have proposed annual raises of between two to 10 baht this year, said permanent secretary for the Labour Ministry Jarin Jakkaphark Wednesday.
Group vows to protest consumer rights bill
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2019
» A consumer advocacy group and its 222 allies plan to gather outside parliament on Thursday and submit a petition to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to suspend its deliberation of a bill that would establish a national consumer council.