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UK: “The Trade Union Act 2016: coming to an industry near you on 1 March 2017”

This brief article reports that the Trade Union Act 2016 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional) Regulations 2017 SI 2017/139 were confirmed, as well as how the main provisions of the …

Handbook on Assessment of Labour provisions in Trade and Investment Arrangements

A 2017 ILO Handbook provides practical information in a format geared towards non-specialist audiences focusing on different approaches regarding the content and implementation mechanisms of labour provisions (including technical cooperation …

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The State of Migration in Thailand

This article indicated that the contributions of migrants has made an overwhelmingly positive impact on society in both tangible and intangible terms in Thailand. For example, numerous studies have pointed …

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ETUI: The platform economy and the disruption of the employment relationship

This policy brief considers the impact of online platforms on labour markets and on the employment relationship in particular. It discusses the importance of outsourcing platforms, arguing that the ‘collaborative …

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Mongolia: Technical explanatory note: The criminalization of discrimination

This note briefly addresses the general legal framework of discrimination in the current legislation of Mongolia, including Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111), ratified by Mongolia. The newly …

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Mongolia policy brief: Forced labour

This policy brief addresses the law and practice of forced labour in Mongolia in light of the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) and the Abolition of Forced Labour Covention, …

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China Employment Law (Legal Resources)

This guide gives a summary of the development of employment law in China and provides specific information about the Labor Contract Law, Trade Union Law, and possible future amendments to …

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Belgium: CGSLB, State of Strikes, 2016

This brochure takes place in a context where the right to strike and its exercise are more than ever called into question. It examines the origins and evolution of the …

USA: Filipino teachers celebrate court victory in forced labour case

This is a press release reporting that a U.S. district court ordered a Los Angeles recruitment company to pay USD 4.5 million to 350 Filipino teachers for forced exploitive contracts. …

Germany: Gender Quotas for Large Companies and for Federal Bodies

This article informs on adoption of Gender Quota Legislation by the Germany’s Parliament. In accordance with the legislation, over 100 listed companies that have employee representation in their boards are …

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