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Presentation from the WIEGO 20th Anniversary Research Conference.
In order to regulate, improve and standarDize informal labor, there is a need for a strategic vision of labor regulation supported by theories, techniques and models that are applicable to informal labor. Social activities linked to labor relations are crucial to the regulation of informal work...
The situation of informality addressed through invisibility and the consequent need to overcome the asymmetrical law of home-based work.
Maputo/Mozambique Photo by Jonathan Torgovnik/Getty Images Reportage The Africa Platform on Social Protection (APSP) Conference “Rights Based Social Protection in Africa: Opportunities, Lessons and Future Implications” took place between October 18th and 20th 2017 in Maputo as part of Mozambique’s...
In an interview with Pamhidzai H. Bamu , WIEGO’s Africa Coordinator for the Law Programme, we discuss “administrative action” — actions or decisions by the executive arm of national, provincial or local governments — that impact informal workers and the area of law called administrative law, which...
This document outlines the policy for renting and leading stalls in the hawker centers in Singapore.
This document outlines the by-laws for street trading in the City of Pietermaritzburg.
This document outlines the by-laws relating to street trading in the city of Port Elizabeth.
This document contains the conditions that informal traders mut comply with when trading in Ekurhuleni.
The draft policy broadly seeks to provide a framework within which street trading may be or may not be allowed in Ingquza Hill and how allocation for piece of land or premises for trading shall be conducted.
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.