Labour Standards and Precarious Work

Labour Standards and Precarious Work

A review of international labour law revealed that most international labour standards in principle protect all workers. However, overarching problems emerge that limit access to labour rights. First, there seems to be an absence of protection against precariousness as such. Second, the use of temporary work and agency work in particular have not been effectively limited and regulated. Finally, poor ratification rates and weak implementation drain some existing instruments of their protective potential. New instruments must be found to close the gaps and promote ratification.