New Zealand Uber Case: E Tu Inc. et al v. Uber Bv, et al.

Here is the full decision of the New Zealand court: https://employmentcourt.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Decisions/2022-NZEmpC-192-E-Tu-Anor-v-Rasier-Ops-BV-Ors-Judgment.pdf

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Civil Liability for Human Rights Violations: A Handbook for Practitioners

“In 2019 – 2022, the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights led the project on civil liability for human rights violations funded by the Oak Foundation (Project). The Project involved a comparative …

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The Exploited Labor Behind Artificial Intelligence

“Supporting transnational worker organizing should be at the center of the fight for “ethical AI.” The public’s understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) is largely shaped by pop culture — by blockbuster …

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A Draft Adrift: What next for the UN treaty?

“The Eighth Session of the Open-ended intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights (OEIGWG), scheduled for 25-29 October, is already off to a rough start. …

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Employment Status and Trade Union Rights: Applying Occam’s Razor

“The National Union of Professional Foster Carers (NUPFC) was set up to represent the distinctive occupational interests of foster carers. As a preliminary step, the NUPFC applied to the Certification …

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Decent work in the platform economy

The growth in the platform economy and platform work represents an opportunity for job creation and more flexible organization of production processes, but also a challenge in terms of fair …

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US: The Story Behind the Averted Rail Strike Is About Employers and Exploitation

“The short story behind the now-averted railroad strike is this: The largest freight railroad carriers in the country were willing to cripple the transportation infrastructure of the United States rather …

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Poland’s generous welcome doesn’t mitigate the personal upheaval, labour gaps and potential abuses facing Ukrainian female refugees

“Tell them your story. If you are asked about your weaknesses, put them in a positive light. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!” During a webinar organised for Ukrainian refugees by Mamo …

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India: Improving the Street Vendors Act: Limitations and Gaps and way forward

“The street vendors act is an essential piece of legislation for Indian street vendors that has significantly contributed to improving their status in the country and protecting their rights. There …

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It’s time to build a global arbitration system to defend workers’ rights

“Many consumers are appalled to learn that the products they buy are produced by exploited workers, and have demanded action from companies and governments; the result has been a growing …

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