Algorithmic transparency and accountability in the world of work

A mapping study into the activities of trade unions “The rapid and pervasive impact of digital technology in the world of work poses many challenges for workers’ rights, health and …

ILO Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations

The 2023 ILO CEACR Report is available here

ECtHR Fact Sheet: Access to Work

Here is the updated factsheet from the European Court of Human Rights on cases related to ‘access to work’ https://www.echr.coe.int/Documents/FS_Work_ENG.pdf

Explainer: Migrant Workers And Wage Theft

Why government and business systems are failing and what needs to change Wage theft from migrant workers and barriers to justice are poorly understood. Here is new short explainer that …

Book: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LABOUR LAW

“Today, we encounter artificial intelligence (AI) applications at every turn, albeit often unnoticed. AI research has developed at a rapid pace. What seemed almost unthinkable yesterday may already be an …

ECtHR Factsheet: Trade Union Rights

Here is an updated factsheet from the European Court of Human Rights of cases related to trade union rights. https://www.echr.coe.int/Documents/FS_Trade_union_ENG.pdf

ILO: Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World

“The number of hours worked, the way in which they are organized, and the availability of rest periods can significantly affect not only the quality of work, but also life …

ECtHR Factsheet: Surveillance at workplace

Here is an updated factsheet from the European Court of Human Rights on the issue of surveillance at the workplace. https://www.echr.coe.int/Documents/FS_Workplace_surveillance_ENG.pdf

BARGAINING SECTORAL STANDARDS: TOWARDS CANADIAN FAIR PAY AGREEMENT LEGISLATION

“Over the last 30 years, it has become increasingly clear that Canada’s current model for establishing labour standards and collective bargaining, which developed during and immediately after the Second World …

Subcontracting: Exploitation by design. Tackling the business model for social dumping

“A new study commissioned by The Left in the European Parliament sets out how subcontracting has become the business model for exploiting workers in the EU. Numerous scandals – from systemic exploitation …

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