Other News ILO praises improvements in Vietnam’s revised Labor Code The Saigon Times Friday, Jan 1, 2021,14:26 (GMT+7) ILO praises improvements in Vietnam’s revised Labor CodeThe Saigon Times Employees work at a clothing factory in HCMC. The ILO welcomes the new rights of workers and employers in Vietnam’s revised Labor Code – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC - Numerous improvements in Vietnam’s revised Labor Code, which takes effect on January 1, 2021, will expedite the country’s path to becoming a high-income country, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). “The new code will put Vietnam on the accelerated track for decent work for all working women and men,” said ILO Vietnam director Chang-Hee Lee. The improvements can bring benefits for both the workers and employers. “But they will become a reality only when all are aware of their new rights and actively … [Read more...] about ILO praises improvements in Vietnam’s revised Labor Code
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ILO welcomes new Labour Code
The new labour code makes numerous improvements which can bring benefits for workers and employers. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The International Labour Organization (ILO) has welcomed the new rights of workers and employers in Việt Nam from January 1 as the revised Labour Code adopted in 2019 takes effect. “The new code will put Việt Nam on an accelerated track for decent work for all working women and men,” said ILO Việt Nam Director, Chang-Hee Lee. “The new Labour Code makes numerous improvements which can bring benefits for workers and employers. But they will become a reality only when all are aware of their new rights and actively use them,” he said. Key improvements According to ILO, the first important change is the expanded coverage of the Labour Code to those who work but without written employment contracts. Certain legal protections under the new code can be applied to … [Read more...] about ILO welcomes new Labour Code
Internet giants find more Russia-linked election meddling
Internet giants were expected to tell Congress this week that Russian-backed content aimed at manipulating U.S. politics during last year's election was more extensive than first thought. Facebook, Google and Twitter were slated to share what they have learned so far from digging into possible connections between Russian entities and posts, ads, and even videos shared on YouTube. Facebook will tell Congress that some 126 million U.S. users, a potentially large portion of the voting public here, may have seen stories, posts or other content from Russian sources, according to tech news site Recode, the Wall Street Journal and other U.S. media. The reach is far broader than had originally been estimated by the world's leading social network. Facebook did not respond to AFP requests for comment. Google found that two accounts linked to the Internet Research Agency spent $4,700 on search and display ads during last year's U.S. election cycle, Google general counsel Kent Walker and director … [Read more...] about Internet giants find more Russia-linked election meddling