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Comprehensive analysis of EU Commission’s proposal for a directive on due diligence

“On 23 February 2022, the European Commission released its proposal for a directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence. The European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ), representing over 480 civil society, …

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ETUI: Labour rights in trade agreements: five new stories

“Labour provisions in trade agreements have been criticised for minimal effectiveness in improving employment conditions. Five recent cases point to some benefits and to the lessons on when and how labour provisions can be effective. They make a difference in particular …

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Britain hands billions to projects linked to labour abuse and climate damage

The British government has provided more than £5bn in the past three years to overseas energy and infrastructure projects linked to labour abuses and environmental damage, according to documents and …

European Court of Human Right: Work-Related Rights Fact Sheet

Here is the updated factsheet on work-related cases by the European Court of Human Rights: https://www.echr.coe.int/documents/fs_work_eng.pdf

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McDonald’s France put ‘on notice’ over Brazilian suppliers

McDonald’s France has been put “on notice” to comply with duty of care laws by French and Brazilian unions who accuse the fast food giant’s suppliers of poor social and environmental …

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The P&O debacle shows that UK labour law needs an overhaul

“A few years ago, P&O ferries with names like Spirit of Britain and Pride of Kent were under the UK flag with mostly UK-based crew on an average salary of …

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UN’s labour agency suspends cooperation with Russia

ILO suspends cooperation with Russia, except when related to humanitarian assistance, until it halts its war on Ukraine. The UN’s International Labour Organization has said it will halt all technical …

Legislating for impact: analysis of the proposed EU corporate sustainability due diligence directive

This briefing analyses the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the proposal), which requires large companies to identify and address their negative human rights and environmental impacts in line with …

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Ukraine’s government dismantles labour rights during the war

Law radically curtailing labour rights is crucial in face of Russian invasion, say Ukrainian politicians. Trade unions say it’s an excuse for deregulation Ukraine’s proposed new law to deregulate labour …

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A Missed Opportunity to Improve Workers’ Rights in Global Supply Chains

“After two more robust mandatory human rights due diligence (HRDD) proposals were rejected by the European Commission’s (EC) Regulatory Scrutiny Board, revealing the influence of the business lobby, the EC …

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