Regulation and the future of work: The employment relationship as an innovation facilitator

Digital transformation and the reorganization of the firm have given rise to new forms of work that diverge significantly from the standard employment relationship. Advocates of digital disruption suggest that …

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Guide on Article 4 of the European Convention on Human Rights: Prohibition of slavery and forced labour

“This guide is part of the series of Case-Law Guides published by the European Court of Human Rights (hereafter “the Court”, “the European Court” or “the Strasbourg Court”) to inform …

Dancers are workers: Nowak v Chandler Bars Group Ltd and the history of dancer organising in London

Are “sexual entertainment venues” paid by dancers to provide them with an opportunity to make a living by dancing for customers? Is the nature of the relationship between the venue …

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Leaving no-one behind

This report is meant to be a guidance for policymakers, donors and business leaders to ensure that responses to Covid-19 reach victims of modern slavery and people vulnerable to slavery. …

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ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. (Third edition)

The latest ILO data on the labour market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reveals the devastating effect on workers in the informal economy and on hundreds of millions of enterprises …

EU Court of Justice’s decision on employment status does not leave platforms off the hook

“In late April 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU handed down an order in response to a request for a preliminary ruling on working time protection from a UK …

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Exploitation made in Europe: Human Rights Abuses in Facilities Producing for German Fashion Brands

“Germany is one of the world’s largest importers and exporters of garments. German fashion brands and retailers are the primary buyers of fashion items from Ukraine and Bulgaria, as well …

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What Is Not to Be Done

There are moments in history when the world teeters on a razor’s edge—where we can plausibly imagine a country and a world remade on the values of equality, justice, and …

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PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION FOR MIGRANTS REFUGEES AND OTHER DISPLACED PERSONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

“In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, many States have taken harsh and unprecedented measures against migrants, refugees, and other displaced persons.  Actions taken to control and prevent the spread of …

India: Order from Ministry of Home Affairs on movement of migrant workers

On April 29, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs via an order has directed that migrant workers stranded due to the lockdown initiated by the Government of India be allowed …