Analysis of the formal-informal transitions in the Ecuadorian labour market.

The study provides an analysis of the transition between formal and informal sectors. Throughout the report, the author reviews the literature and previous data from the national survey and statistics …

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UK: “Work in Britain’s Informal Economy: Learning from Road-Side Hand Car Washes”

This article examines the phenomenon of a rapid increase in hand car washes in the UK. In this context, the authors ask what this increase tells us about “informalization of …

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Russian Federation: Discrimination

This article examines employment discrimination law in Russia, including under the Constitution and Labor Code. The article also summarizes the most widespread kinds of discrimination in Russia and how people …

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Prevalence and predictors of occupational stress among quarry workers in rural Rajasthan, India

This research paper discusses the mental health issues faced by mine workers in India through a cross-sectional study of sandstone mine workers of the Kaurali district in Rajasthan, India.  The …

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Rights, Regulation and Bureaucratic Impact: The Impact of Human Rights Litigation on the Regulation of Informal Trade in Johannesburg

“In contemplating the extent to which rights-based litigation is conducive to positive social change, attention ought to be paid to the bureaucratic impact of court judgments that vindicate rights against …

Vulnerable women in a thriving country: An analysis of twenty-first-century domestic workers in Peru and recommendations for future research

The study analyses domestic workers discrimination in Peru using data from the National Household Survey (ENAHO) and it also includes some recommendations. https://larrlasa.org/articles/10.25222/larr.67/

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Trade Unions in Transformation – Developing and Utilizing Power Resources: The Case of Kenya National Private Security Workers’ Union

This report introduces Kenya National Private Security Workers’ Union (KNPSWU). Kenya has the problem of informal employment and bad working conditions. To improve these problems, KNPSWU developed more members and …

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Ineffective dismissal in Ecuadorian legislation. An analysis of the reforms incorporated in the Labor Code for working mothers.

Title in Spanish: “El despido ineficaz en la legislación ecuatoriana. Un análisis de las reformas incorporadas en el Código del Trabajo para las madres trabajadoras” The article tackles the protection …

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Nigeria: Trade Unions in Transformation – A Case Study of the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria

This study provides an insight into how the National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) is retaining its influence in spite of the challenges faced by …

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A study on the respiratory effects in road construction workers in Mysore, India

This study discusses the findings of a cross-sectional study of 128 road construction workers in Mysore, India. The study shows that nearly 70% of road construction workers suffer from respiratory …

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