Labour market challenges of persons with disabilities
Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2006, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities enshrines "the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others", noting that "this includes the ri
Renewable energy jobs hit 12.7 million globally
Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2022 identifies domestic market size as a major factor influencing employment generation in renewables, along with labour and other costs. Solar energy was found to be the fastest-growing sector. In 2021 i
Bangladesh government launches first employment injury scheme pilot in the garment sector
The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is celebrating the establishment of the country's first ever pilot of a social security scheme working on income protection and medical care for work-related injuries. The launch of the pilo
Regulating work in the gig economy
The 'gig economy' which includes 'crowd-work' and 'work-on-demand via apps', is often seen as the future of work. And though it makes headlines nearly daily, many important questions regarding labour protection have yet to be addressed.
Protect and manage mental health at workplace
Work arrangements and conditions have changed considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing new psychosocial challenges for the health and well-being of workers. The employers have a key role to ensure workers' welfare by addressing mental h
