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ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. (Third edition)

The latest ILO data on the labour market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reveals the devastating effect on workers in the informal economy and on hundreds of millions of enterprises …

EU Court of Justice’s decision on employment status does not leave platforms off the hook

“In late April 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU handed down an order in response to a request for a preliminary ruling on working time protection from a UK …

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Exploitation made in Europe: Human Rights Abuses in Facilities Producing for German Fashion Brands

“Germany is one of the world’s largest importers and exporters of garments. German fashion brands and retailers are the primary buyers of fashion items from Ukraine and Bulgaria, as well …

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What Is Not to Be Done

There are moments in history when the world teeters on a razor’s edge—where we can plausibly imagine a country and a world remade on the values of equality, justice, and …

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PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION FOR MIGRANTS REFUGEES AND OTHER DISPLACED PERSONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

“In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, many States have taken harsh and unprecedented measures against migrants, refugees, and other displaced persons.  Actions taken to control and prevent the spread of …

India: Order from Ministry of Home Affairs on movement of migrant workers

On April 29, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs via an order has directed that migrant workers stranded due to the lockdown initiated by the Government of India be allowed …

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The Supreme Court Decision of South Korea 2016Du41071 Decided April 29, 2020

The Supreme Court decides that the “health damage of a fetus” caused to a pregnant female employee by her occupational reason is included in “occupational accidents” of an employee stipulated …

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US: New Laws for the Fissured Workplace

“Late last month, Instacart workers went on strike to protest the company’s refusal to provide them with rudimentary personal protective equipment, such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. The CDC …

ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. Third edition Updated estimates and analysis

The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. In addition to the threat to public health, the economic and social disruption threatens the long-term livelihoods …

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ITUC Global COVID-19 Survey 20 April – 23 April 2020 Key Findings

“Almost one in five countries (17%) say they are undertaking partial re-opening of workplaces, businesses and community spaces, raising serious concerns about preparations to protect workers from Covid-19 as they …