[Naturalization of Foreign Workers] Vallesjos v. Commissioner of Registration [2013]

Article 24(2)(4) of the Basic Law provides that persons who have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 7 years could be permanent residents …

South Korea: Court decision regarding the standard of “work of equal-value” under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (Case Number: 2010Da101011)

This is a court decision which sets forth the standard of “work of equal-value” under the Employment Opportunity Act in determining whether the employer provided equal pay to employees for …

European Parliament resolution of 6 February 2013 on Corporate Social Responsibility: promoting society’s interests and a route to sustainable and inclusive recovery (2012/2097(INI))

EU Parliament EU resolution that promotes acknowledging the importance of company transparency on environmental and social matters. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&reference=P7-TA-2013-0050&language=EN

Taken for a Ride Migrant Workers in the U.S. Fair and Carnival Industry

Based on interviews with H-2B workers in Maryland, Virginia, and Mexico, this 2013 report discusses the abuses that fair and carnival workers face: deceptive recruitment practices and high pre-employment fees and costs; …

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The American Dream Up for Sale: A Blueprint for Ending International Labor Recruitment Abuse

A Blueprint for Ending International Labor Recruitment Abuse, the 2013 report details eight core principles that should be used to draft work visa programs that prevent recruitment fraud: Freedom from …

Australia: ACE Insurance Limited v Trifunovski [2013] FCAFC 3 (25 January 2013)

Five sales agents sold insurance and their contracts stated that they were independent contractors.  But the contracts were with the company, not the individuals.  The agents were restricted to working …

Untied Kingdom: Eweida v United Kingdom, 2013 

This case concerns wearing religious jewelry at the workplace.  Here, a woman wore a cross to her job for British Airways against the employer’s rules.  The Court held that there …

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ILO and the International Labour Standards Setting: A Case of Nigeria Labour Acts

This study examines the influence of ILO standards on domestic statutes and regulations. It then investigates the level of compliance by employers and enforcement measures by the government. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274989869_ILO_and_the_International_Labour_Standards_Setting_A_Case_of_Nigeria_Labour_Acts  

The Workers’ Rights in Nigeria: Myth or Reality?

This article reviews the framework of worker’s rights in Nigeria through the prism of domestic labor statutes, UN treaties and the influence of the ILO. The article discusses the challenges …

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Emergency Exit: Collective Bargaining, the ILO, and Irish Law

Doherty examines the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ complaint to the International Labour Organization over scarce legal protections for workers engaged in collective bargaining in Ireland. The article contextualizes this …

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