Russia: Employers Could Face Criminal Prosecution for Hiring and Firing Preretirement-Aged Persons

In the beginning of October 2018 Russia adopted the federal law “On Amendments to Criminal Code of the Russian Federation”. This law criminalizes age discrimination in the dismissing and hiring …

Precarious work precarious lives: how policy can create more security

Precarious work is a complex concept; it is not just about low-waged work (as not all types of precarious work are low-waged), but includes other factors such as the uncertainty …

N.Korean worker seeks Dutch shipbuilder’s prosecution over labour abuses

A North Korean labourer has filed a landmark criminal complaint against a Dutch shipbuilding company that allegedly profited from the abuse of workers in its supply chain in Poland and …

High Court Strikes Down Home Office Decision to Cut Support for Victims of Trafficking and Modern Slavery

The High Court today declared the decision of the Home Office to cut weekly benefits to asylum seeking victims of trafficking by over 40% – from £65 to £37.75 per …

UK: “Fulfilling the ‘British way’: beyond constrained choice — Amazon workers’ lived experiences of workfare”

This article offers an empirical study of the “British way” lauded by the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices (TRMWP). In particular, it exposes the work experiences of low paid …

UK: “Fulfilling the ‘British way’: beyond constrained choice — Amazon workers’ lived experiences of workfare

This article offers an empirical study of the “British way” lauded by the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices (TRMWP). In particular, it exposes the work experiences of low paid …

Hundreds of ‘precarious workers’ march through London as Uber faces Court of Appeal

Hundreds of “precarious workers” marched through London as Uber faced the Court of Appeal in a landmark case over its drivers’ employment status and rights. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) organised the protest …

Collective Labour Agreement – Ryanair and two Cabin Crew unions (CNE-CSC & LBC-NVK)

Attached is the Collective Labour Agreement between low fare airline Ryanair and two of its Cabin Crew unions, CNE-CSC & LBC-NVK.  The agreement recognizes that workers whose home base is …

Schools and home care disrupted by Glasgow equal pay strike

Hundreds of schools are shut and home care services are affected in Glasgow as council workers stage one of the UK’s biggest strikes over equal pay. Primary schools and nurseries …

Labor Migration In Sweden: The Legacy Of Laval And Social Dumping

For people who like to keep an eye on far-right populism in Europe, Sweden is a perennial favorite. Last month’s elections saw the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) take 17.5% of …

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