The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 47i
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[The right to just and favourable conditions of work relates to specific workers:] Refugee workers: Because of their often precarious status, refugee workers remain vulnerable to exploitation, discrimination and abuse in the workplace, may be less well paid than nationals, and have longer working hours and more dangerous working conditions. States parties should enact legislation enabling refugees to work and under conditions no less favourable than for nationals;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
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Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 23, The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) (2016), para. 47i.