Labor Rights

/ˈleɪbər raɪts/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal entitlements and protections granted to employees and workers concerning fair wages, safe working conditions, collective bargaining, and non-discrimination.
    Labor rights ensure that employees can unionize and receive safe workplace conditions.

Commentary

Labor rights commonly appear in statutes and international law to protect workers, often intersecting with labor law and human rights frameworks.

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