Compensation

Compensation refers to the payment or benefits that an individual or organization receives in exchange for goods or services provided, or in return for a loss or injury suffered.

In the context of employment, compensation refers to the wages, salary, benefits, and other forms of payment that an employee receives in exchange for their work. This may include base pay, bonuses, and other incentives, as well as benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time. Employers may use a variety of factors, such as an employee’s skills, experience, and education, to determine the appropriate level of compensation.

In the context of personal injury law, compensation refers to the damages that an individual may be entitled to receive as a result of an injury or loss suffered due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. This may include damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Compensation may also be provided in other contexts, such as in the form of insurance payments or government benefits.

 

 

Wildlife and drug trafficking, terrorism, and human security
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Wildlife and drug trafficking, terrorism, and human security

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The planet is experiencing alarming levels of species loss caused in large part by intensified poaching stimulated by a greatly expanding demand for animals, plants, and wildlife products. The rate of species extinction, now as much as 1,000 times the historical average and the worst since the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago, deserves…

China’s Forced Labor Problem
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China’s Forced Labor Problem

ByEyes on Trafficking News

In China, forced labor is sensitive topic. Years pass between the odd case of forced labor that sees the light of day in local media. Local labor NGOs rarely approach incidents of serious coercion in forced labor terms. Nobody knows the real extent, and surprisingly few, from China as well as abroad, prioritize exploring this…

Senior UN officials seek accountability for human trafficking crimes in forced migration
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Senior UN officials seek accountability for human trafficking crimes in forced migration

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“During their journey to Europe and other locations, many migrants and refugees have witnessed or been victims of crimes and human rights violations, including murder and enforced disappearance, slavery and extortion, sexual violence, torture and other forms of cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment,” said Adama Dieng, UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide. Mr. Dieng…