Future of Labor Law Database

This is an online member-accessible database that contains model legislative language on a range of labour law topics, accompanied by commentary that offers research on comparative national jurisprudence and international standards. These models are intended to be worker-centric, inclusive, compliant with all international laws and reflective of best practices. Current topics are listed below. To suggest new topics, please use the feedback form below.

Fixed Term Contracts

This model law regulates fixed term contracts, to prevent efforts to escape obligations due to permanent employees and stifle workers organizing. Original publication date: March 2023 We invite your participation …

Labour Intermediaries

This model law regulates the use of labour intermediaries, where a client business contracts with a second, intermediary business that provides workers. This work structure has a variety of names …

Telework

This section contains a model law regulating telework. The model seeks to maximize worker flexibility and autonomy, while addressing challenges presented by this modality, such as employers pushing costs associated …

Working Time

This model law addresses work arrangements without set hours of work, sometimes referred to as ‘on-call scheduling’ or ‘zero-hours’ contracts. In many jurisdictions it is not possible to outright ban …

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