In April 2014, a resolution on ‘The Family’ (A/HRC/L26/L.20) was placed before the Human Rights Council. The resolution in its current form was first tabled by Egypt in 2013. They decided to withdraw it, given that it was viewed as being too controversial and due to a lack of support. This resolution links to initiatives […]
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Family Responsibility in the Workplace
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Time tax and reasonable accommodation when caring for the elderly, disabled and children For many employees, their duties as parents or caregivers of children, dependents, the elderly or sick family members sometimes conflict with the rigid requirements of their workplace. In light of the HIV/Aids crisis, the burden that caring for sick family members place […]