Delivery Riders Demand Inclusion of Waiting Time in Proposed Compensation Scheme Amidst Growing Concerns Over Gig Worker Protections

The Labour and Welfare Bureau’s proposed legislation to provide statutory work injury compensation for gig economy workers, including food delivery riders, has met with calls for broader coverage from unions and affected workers. While the initiative marks a significant step towards protecting vulnerable individuals in Hong Kong’s burgeoning on-demand sector, key stakeholders argue that the […]

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Proposed Department of Homeland Security Policy Threatens to Limit Work Authorization for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally introduced a regulatory proposal that seeks to overhaul the issuance of discretionary employment authorization documents (EADs), a move that legal advocates and human rights organizations warn could have devastating consequences for vulnerable immigrant populations. Published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2026, the proposed rule, titled […]

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India Proposed Information Technology Rules Threaten Global Standards of Digital Privacy and Free Expression Human Rights Watch Warns

The Indian government is facing mounting international pressure to withdraw a series of proposed amendments to its Information Technology rules, which human rights advocates warn will grant the executive branch unprecedented control over online discourse and significantly erode the right to privacy. Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a comprehensive briefing on the matter, asserting that […]

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China Proposed Cybercrime Law Threatens Global Digital Freedoms and Human Rights

The Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) released a comprehensive 68-article Draft Law on Cybercrime Prevention and Control on January 31, 2026, signaling a significant escalation in the state’s efforts to monitor and regulate both domestic and international digital activities. While the government frames the legislation as a necessary measure to combat online fraud, child […]

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