Sex workers in Belgium gained the right to health insurance, maternity leave, sick pay and other benefits under a world-first new law. The new legislation will allow sex workers to enter into employment contracts and enjoy the same legal rights and protections as any other employee, including a pension, unemployment benefits and annual leave. Consensual … Read more
A report commissioned by FIFA concluded that football’s governing body “has a responsibility” to compensate workers who suffered while hosting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The long-awaited report from FIFA’s Human Rights and Social Responsibility Subcommittee – finally released at midnight on Friday Central European Time – says the governing body “has taken a … Read more
Workers cross London Bridge railway and underground station during the morning rush hour in London, Britain, September 8, 2021. — Reuters UK workplaces are among the worst in Europe for long hours, tight deadlines and limited autonomy, without being any more productive, says report prepared as new Labor government plans tougher rules for employers. Three-fifths … Read more