Global perspectives on women, work, and digital labour platforms

“Over the last ten years, the rise of digital platform work has quickly become one of the most significant developments in the world of work. In many cities, it is …

ILO: Global Wage Report 2022-23: The impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power

“This year’s ILO Global Wage Report, the eighth in the series, presents an in-depth empirical analysis of how concurrent crises – the COVID-19 pandemic followed by the cost-of-living crisis – …

Regulating minimum wage and other forms of pay for the self-employed

“Minimum wages for the self-employed are being investigated as part of a pilot project on minimum wages in general that Eurofound is carrying out on behalf of the European Commission …

Lessons From New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law

In December 2022, New Zealand will initiate an innovative sectoral bargaining policy, called the Fair Pay Agreements Bill, that may serve as a model for pro-labor advocates in the United …

Obsessed with Audit Tools, Missing the Goal

Why Social Audits Can’t Fix Labor Rights Abuses in Global Supply Chains “Andrew A. is one of numerous auditing experts who spoke with Human Rights Watch and shared insights about …

Thailand: COURT’S VERDICT AFFIRMING MIGRANT WORKERS’ ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEGAL STATUS, WORKERS DEMANDING MINISTRY OF LABOUR TO REPEAL REGULATIONS INCOMPATIBLE WITH LABOUR PROTECTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS

This court decision in Thailand affirmed migrant workers access to Employee Assistance Fund regardless of their legal status. The case stemmed from legal assistance to 38 Burmese migrant workers employed …

ILO Committee on Freedom of Association 400th Report

Here is the most recent ILO CFA Report    

Dutch Bill on Mandatory Due Diligence

Here is the updated language and proposal for a Dutch Mandatory Due Diligence Bill English: https://www.mvoplatform.nl/en/english-translation-of-the-bill-for-responsible-and-sustainable-international-business-conduct/

NLRB GC issues memo on electronic monitoring and algorithmic management

General Counsel Abruzzo issued GC Memo 23-02 addressing “Electronic Monitoring and Algorithmic Management of Employees Interfering with the Exercise of Section 7 Rights.”  The memo surveys developments in these areas and …

Spain extends rights for domestic workers but excludes the undocumented

“Three years ago, Colombian Ángela López landed in Madrid with the intention of passing herself off as a tourist. She had memorised the city’s most famous landmarks, but when the …

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