In 2002 the International Labour Organization issued a report titled ‘Decent work and the informal economy’ in which it stressed the need to ensure appropriate employment and income, rights at work, and effective social protection in informal economic activities. Such a call by the ILO is urgent in the context of countries such as India, where the majority of workers are engaged in informal economic activities, and where expansion of informal economic activities is coupled with deteriorating working conditions and living standards. This book explores the informal economic activity of India as a case study to examine typical requirements in the work-lives of informal workers, and to develop a means to institutionalise the promotion of these requirements through labour law. Drawing upon Amartya Sen’s theoretical outlook, the book considers whether a capability approach to human development may be able to promote recognition and work-life conditions of a specific category of informal workers in India by integrating specific informal workers within a social dialogue framework along with a range of other social partners including state and non-state institutions. While examining the viability of a human development based labour law in an Indian context, the book also indicates how the proposals put forth in the book may be relevant for informal workers in other developing countries. This research monograph will be of great interest to scholars of labour law, informal work and workers, law and development, social justice, and labour studies.
Ruta, born in a simple, middle-class family, with average looks but an above-average IQ, believes immensely in positive thinking in spite of the odds that life has thrown at her. Deep down in her heart, she knows God has created her for a much bigger purpose in life. Ishika is a rich, beautiful girl with everything going for her. She is what Ruta aspires to be. Fate brings the two girls together, interlocking their destiny forever in ways unimaginable. Ruta finds her dream come true but under incredible circumstances. Ishika's stepmother, IIIa Vardhan, and her lesbian partner hatch a plan to amass Ishika's wealth. Their evil intentions set in motion the chakra of destiny as they try to play God. A Soulful of Lie is a fast-paced story which talks about romance, thrills and surprises life throws at you. As the story unfolds, the author takes you on a whirlwind ride of romance, powers of supernatural, drugs and alcohol, even commenting on an intimate relationship between two women and how far they can go to achieve their goals. But are they successful? Read Soulful of Lie to find
In 2002 the International Labour Organization issued a report titled ‘Decent work and the informal economy’ in which it stressed the need to ensure appropriate employment and income, rights at work, and effective social protection in informal economic activities. Such a call by the ILO is urgent in the context of countries such as India, where the majority of workers are engaged in informal economic activities, and where expansion of informal economic activities is coupled with deteriorating working conditions and living standards. This book explores the informal economic activity of India as a case study to examine typical requirements in the work-lives of informal workers, and to develop a means to institutionalise the promotion of these requirements through labour law. Drawing upon Amartya Sen’s theoretical outlook, the book considers whether a capability approach to human development may be able to promote recognition and work-life conditions of a specific category of informal workers in India by integrating specific informal workers within a social dialogue framework along with a range of other social partners including state and non-state institutions. While examining the viability of a human development based labour law in an Indian context, the book also indicates how the proposals put forth in the book may be relevant for informal workers in other developing countries. This research monograph will be of great interest to scholars of labour law, informal work and workers, law and development, social justice, and labour studies.
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