108th Session of the International Labour Conference

June 10–21, 2019

Law and Society Annual Meeting

Dignity embraces justice, rights, rule of law, respect for humanity and diversity as well as a commitment to human engagement, subjects that have been central in the law and society …

May 30 – June 2, 2019

A more comprensive approach to platform-work litigation

The employment status of platform workers has been the subject of extensive litigation in the last couple of years. In many parts of the world, these workers have tried to …

Business lawyers, the UNGPs and supply chain risks

This legal brief looks at the business responsibility to respect human rights, and how to achieve greater coherence and clear accountability across the company. Complex, international supply chains present broader …

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JOBS FOR THE CROWDS

Crowdworking is a new form of digital work, coordinated by digital platforms. Two perspectives prevail the current media discussion. First, Crowdworking is perceived as a precarity risk for workers due …

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The App as a Boss? Control and Autonomy in Application-Based Management

The rise of digital platforms requires a deeper understanding of the structural role of algorithmic management in work environments. In this interdisciplinary study, we examine how digital platforms, which offer …

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Google walkout: global protests after sexual misconduct allegations

Thousands of Google staff across the world have staged a series of walkouts in protest at claims of sexual harassment, gender inequality and systemic racism. Demonstrations at the company’s offices around the …

Supply Chain: Issues and Analysis: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction and governing law clauses are required, and an arbitration clause is often appropriate, whenever there is a cross-border element in a contract. Particular issues arise in the context of …

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Let’s seize the opportunity to ensure a strong, international binding treaty on business and human rights

Four years after the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a Resolution to begin negotiations on a binding international treaty on business and human rights, today we commence discussions on the Zero Draft of …

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Women’s groups oppose World Bank proposals to weaken labor rights

A broad range of feminist organizations and allies have expressed opposition and concerns over the World Bank’s recent recommendations in the World Development Report 2019, which focuses on increasing labor flexibility …