Philadelphia just set the new gold standard for domestic worker protections with last week’s passage of a landmark Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. The legislation guarantees rest and meal breaks, paid time off, civil rights protections and written contracts for just about all domestic workers. NEXT CITY
Read MoreBanning staff from accessing their work emails outside office hours could do more harm than good to employee wellbeing, a study suggests. BBC NEWS
Read MoreOver the past three years, a wave of US cities have passed “fair workweek” legislation that aims to make schedules more predictable (or compensate workers when they are unpredictable). The laws require that certain companies take steps such as posting schedules two weeks in advance, compensating workers if there are last-minute scheduling changes, and allowing sufficient rest time between shifts. VOX
Read MoreWomen routinely face sexual assault and exploitation in factories, many of which supply western brands. A grassroots movement is helping victims to seek justice. THE GUARDIAN
Read More'When decision makers start to see it (waste) like a harvest, they will understand that it means development'. PLACE
Read More