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In this article, the author describes how domestic workers in the United Kingdom are especially precarious because they are both socially and economically subjugated, and are exempted from wage and hour protections, minimum wage law, and many health and safety standards. The author links this...
Explores dual (formal/informal) systems of political use of the courts and informal social/business networks in Russia.
This sectoral determination makes special provision for basic conditions of employment for domestic workers, over and above the general provisions of the BCEA.
This Bulgarian video looks at the half-million home-based workers in Bulgaria who depend on this income to survive, and the challenges they face as workers in what the documentary calls "the grey economy" to formalize and gain recognition for their contributions as workers. The costs are high....
This Act oulines and institutes policies for the protection and welfare of domestic workers.
This form is used to apply for a temporary hawker license.
In anticipation of the implementation of the ILO Convention on the Rights of Domestic Workers, analyzes the unique challenges of creating and enforcing a labour rights regime for domestic workers that is on par with labour protections in other sectors.
The overarching objective of this policy document is to provide and promote a supportive environment for earning livelihoods to the Street vendors, as well as to ensure absence of congestion and maintenance of hygiene in public spaces and streets without hindrance to traffic and right of way.
Overview of the domestic worker sector in Ghana
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.