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> Since the coronavirus, the state of UP (200 million population) has relaxed all labour laws that was preventing employment generation and investment, has aggr

by rbar 6y ago

> Since the coronavirus, the state of UP (200 million population) has relaxed all labour laws that was preventing employment generation and investment, has aggregated government land for new industrial setup, twice the size of Luxembourg. Removing laws that protected the employees will only lead to exploitation. Is this the only way to entice investors? Factories with suicide prevention nets is the last thing India needs. https://theprint.in/india/governance/up-suspends-labour-laws-what-stays-what-goes-and-why-it-is-a-step-in-right-direction/417186/ https://theprint.in/india/governance/up-suspends-labour-laws...

sneak 6y ago
FWIW the Foxconn factories in China that had the suicide nets had a lower incidence of suicide amongst the population working at the factory as the general population in the province in which the factory was located, even without the nets installed.
naruvimama 6y ago
There has always been a great support for strong labour laws, whether it was helping the labourers seems to be forgotten. It was more of a tool for bureaucracy to interfere in the private sector and of course bribery. For instance factories are required by law to provide spittoons, they need to be updated. And the presence of these laws that force a large number of business from employing full time contracted employees. Perhaps upwards of 70% workers would benefit greatly with simplified and reasonable labour laws. Even well meaning employers are hindered from providing proper contracts in the past.
nine_zeros 6y ago
In India, laws of supervision/control == means to acquire bribes. The more India liberalizes, the easier it is for businesses to operate without the constant threat of corrupt government or police. By removing old foolish labor laws, the state can build newer laws from scratch. Also more economic activity means more jobs. So even if people tend to lose or be unhappy at current jobs, they can find something else.

by rbar 6y ago

sneak 6y ago

FWIW the Foxconn factories in China that had the suicide nets had a lower incidence of suicide amongst the population working at the factory as the general population in the province in which the factory was located, even without the nets installed.

naruvimama 6y ago

There has always been a great support for strong labour laws, whether it was helping the labourers seems to be forgotten. It was more of a tool for bureaucracy to interfere in the private sector and of course bribery. For instance factories are required by law to provide spittoons, they need to be updated. And the presence of these laws that force a large number of business from employing full time contracted employees. Perhaps upwards of 70% workers would benefit greatly with simplified and reasonable labour laws. Even well meaning employers are hindered from providing proper contracts in the past.

nine_zeros 6y ago

In India, laws of supervision/control == means to acquire bribes. The more India liberalizes, the easier it is for businesses to operate without the constant threat of corrupt government or police. By removing old foolish labor laws, the state can build newer laws from scratch. Also more economic activity means more jobs. So even if people tend to lose or be unhappy at current jobs, they can find something else.