All publications: informal employment + informal enterprises + informal economy

Extending the scope of social security to internal migrants in the informal economy: An analysis for Myanmar

Extending the scope of social security to internal migrants in the informal economy: an analysis for Myanmar, examines the extent of social protection coverage for workers in Myanmar, particularly internal migrant workers in the informal economy.

中国数字劳工平台和工人权益保障(mobi)

本工作报告旨在探讨数字劳工平台对中国劳动规制的影响，以及现有法律法规对平台工作的潜在适用性。

Global Deal for Decent Work & Inclusive Growth - Thematic Brief

Social Dialogue for the Transition from the Informal to the Formal Economy

Social dialogue has a vital role to play in supporting the transition from the informal to the formal economy. Drawing on case studies from around the world, this Global Deal thematic brief illustrates how social dialogue, involving governments and...

Research brief 2: Institutional constraints for the extension of social insurance coverage to informal economy workers in China

Frequently asked questions on social protection for workers in the informal economy

EU - ILO report

Policy recommendations on individual and collective dispute resolution systems and facilities for trade union officials and members to...

These policy recommendations address some areas of possible changes in the Greek labour law framework that could modernise dispute settlement systems on the one hand, and facilities for trade union officials and members in Greece on the other. They...

EU - ILO comparative review

Facilities for trade union officials and members to exercise their rights – A comparative review

The report seeks to highlight the common denominator of the two main issues which will be analysed: the right to organize, id est the right to form and join organizations of workers or employers, and the facilities granted to workers’...

EU - ILO comparative review

Individual and collective dispute resolution systems - A comparative review

The present report investigates specific individual and collective labour dispute resolution practices and institutions in a selected sample of countries: Australia, Belgium, France, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The countries were...

Brief

Formally Challenged

Tackling Informality in Market System Development projects

Questions & answers

The role of social dialogue and the social partners in addressing the consequences of COVID-19 in the informal economy

ILO Working Paper 11

Digital Labour Platforms and Labour Protection in China

This paper explores the implications of the digital labour platforms for labour regulation in China and the potential applicability of existing laws and regulations to platform work.

Digital Labour Platforms and Labour Protection in China(mobi)

This paper explores the implications of the digital labour platforms for labour regulation in China and the potential applicability of existing laws and regulations to platform work.

Digital Labour Platforms and Labour Protection in China(epub)

This paper explores the implications of the digital labour platforms for labour regulation in China and the potential applicability of existing laws and regulations to platform work.

ILO Working Paper 9

Applying labour law to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises: A comparative study of 16 countries

This study considers the ways in which different countries regulate labour rights for MSME workers, its main purpose being to improve understanding of current trends and developments in this area. The 16 countries covered by the study are Brazil,...

COVID-19 Pandemic in the World of Work

ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. 6th edition

Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth

Growing green: Fostering a green entrepreneurial ecosystem for youth

The research reviews the entrepreneurial ecosystem to assess capacity to foster young green entrepreneurship and to address the social and environmental challenges.

An assessment of the social protection needs and gaps for workers in informal employment in Myanmar

This report provides analyses of policy gaps and barriers to access social protections to workers in informal employment in Myanmar. This paper also provides recommendations for policy makers to improve access to social insurance, health protection,...

Social Protection Spotlight COVID-19

Extending social protection to informal workers in the COVID-19 crisis. Country responses and policy considerations

The COVID-19 crisis and its economic and social impacts are particularly harsh for workers in the informal economy and their families. Almost 1.6 billion informal workers are affected by the lockdown and containment measures and/or are working in...

Policy Brief 1: Review of international experience in social insurance sickness benefits for gig workers

ILO Country brief

Rapid Diagnostic Assessment of Employment Impacts under COVID-19 in Lebanon