The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 47e
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- [The right to just and favourable conditions of work relates to specific workers:] Migrant workers: These workers, in particular if they are undocumented, are vulnerable to exploitation, long working hours, unfair wages and dangerous and unhealthy working environments. Such vulnerability is increased by abusive labour practices that give the employer control over the migrant worker's residence status or that tie migrant workers to a specific employer. If they do not speak the national language(s), they might be less aware of their rights and unable to access grievance mechanisms. Undocumented workers often fear reprisals from employers and eventual expulsion if they seek to complain about working conditions. Laws and policies should ensure that migrant workers enjoy treatment that is no less favourable than that of national workers in relation to remuneration and conditions of work. Internal migrant workers are also vulnerable to exploitation and require legislative and other measures to ensure their right to just and favourable conditions of work;
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Body
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Document type
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Means of adoption
- N.A.
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2016
- Paragraph type
- Other
- Reference
- CESCR General Comment No. 23, The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) (2016), para. 47e.
- Paragraph number
- 47e
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