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From whistleblower laws to unions: How Google’s AI ethics meltdown could shape policy

It’s been two weeks since Google fired Timnit Gebru, a decision that still seems incomprehensible. Gebru is one of the most highly regarded AI ethics researchers in the world, a …

The migrant pay gap: Understanding wage differences between migrants and nationals

“Labour migration can be an important vehicle for development, when it is fair, well-governed and allows migrant workers to access decent work. The world counts an estimated 164 million migrant …

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A Legal Challenge Against Racist Labor Exclusions Finds Life in Washington

“On November 5th the Washington Supreme Court ruled, in a 5-4 decision, that dairy workers are eligible for overtime pay. The Martinez-Cuevas decision could apply to all agricultural workers in Washington state. Materially this will …

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The art of using supply chains to defend worker rights

“Supply chains have been heavily criticised since the onset of COVID-19, as shortages of PPE and other medical equipment have laid bare the vulnerabilities they create for consumers. But labour …

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Why women’s right to health and gender equality should be your business

“In order to address existing inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic, companies should make a serious effort in reducing the gender pay gap, upholding maternity provisions, tackling gender bias, and reducing …

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ILAW Network letter on the draft law “On Promoting the Development of Digital Economy in Ukraine”.

The ILAW Network expresses deep concern regarding the draft law No. 4303 “On Promoting the Development of Digital Economy in Ukraine”. The law would create a new legal category of …

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The Cost of Contagion: The consequences of COVID-19 for migrant workers in the Gulf

“Nobody knows the extent of the mental toll this situation has put on us. There is a very real chance that many workers will resort to suicide. The Government should do something for us. It’s …

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Decent work: the key to the trade unions response to the pandemic in the Americas

“At the start of the pandemic in the region, the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) issued a position paper and a set of guidelines that emerged from dozens of meetings …

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US Government Accountability Office Report: International Trade – Observations On Whether Women’s Rights and Economic Interests Are Protected or Promoted by U.S. Trade Preference Programs

The US Government Accountability Office published a new report on “Whether Women’s Rights and Economic Interests Are Protected or Promoted by U.S. Trade Preference Programs.”

Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2020

The bill has been framed as a COVID recovery measure in order “to improve the operation and usability of the national industrial relations system,” including by “providing greater certainty and …

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