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OSH and the COVID-19 pandemic: A legal analysis

This study provides an analysis of how occupational safety and health (OSH) regulation responded to the circumstances of key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explains the objectives of OSH …

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ILO General Survey: Achieving Gender Equality At Work

Here is the new general survey from the ILO on Gender Equality at Work. General Survey on the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111), the Workers with Family …

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Practical Guide – The Need for a Gender Perspective on Occupational Health & Safety

“Millions of working people die every day from occupational injuries or illnesses. However, workers experience dierent risks and dierent eects from these exposures to hazards. Gender, age, race, health conditions …

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

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 …

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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 …

How Rising Temperatures Are Becoming a Labor Story

“When an extraordinary heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, with temperatures soaring to a record 116 degrees in Portland, it sent a hard-to-ignore message that extreme heat has become …

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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 …

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Negotiations by workers in the informal economy

Negotiations are a valuable and important tool for increasing the voice of workers in the informal economy. This paper provides empirical evidence from Africa, Asia and the Americas on negotiations …