• UGI USER
  • Jul 02, 2024
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“NHRC PROBES ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MARRIED WOMEN AT FOXCONN PLANT”

Why in the news?

  • NHRC issued notices to the Centre and Tamil Nadu government regarding alleged discrimination against married women in Foxconn’s recruitment practices.
  • Foxconn denies allegations of employment discrimination based on marital status or gender at its Sriperumbudur plant.
source:geeksforgeeks

About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):

  • Purpose: Protect and promote human rights in India.
  • Established: Under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993.
  • Independence: Operates as an independent statutory body.
  • Responsibilities: Review and address human rights violations.
  • Function: Investigates complaints, conducts inquiries, and advises the government on human rights issues.
  • International Alignment: Established in conformity with the Paris Principles (1991), adopted at the first international workshop on national institutions for the protection of human rights.
About Laws Relating to Working Women:

  • The Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
  • The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
  • The Factories Act, 1948
  • The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
  • Minimum Wages Act, 1948

About Foxconn:

  • Name: Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group)
  • Founded: In 1974
  • Headquarters: Tucheng District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
  • Global Supply Chain Dominance: Foxconn is a key player in the global electronics supply chain.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/women-in-india/