Labour Rights Index 2024: Indicator Maps

Indicator 1: Fair Wages

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  • 80
  • 60
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  • 20
  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Fair Wages” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Minimum Wage
  2. Regular Wage
  3. Overtime Premium
  4. Weekly Rest Work Compensation
  5. Night Work Premium

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 2: Decent Working Hours

  • 100
  • 80
  • 60
  • 40
  • 20
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Decent Working Hours” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. General Weekly Working Hours
  2. Maximum Weekly Working Hours
  3. Weekly Rest Hours
  4. Paid Public Holidays
  5. Annual Leave

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 3: Employment Security

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  • 75
  • 50
  • 25
  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Employment Security” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Written Employment Contract
  2. Fixed Term Contracts
  3. Probation Period
  4. Termination Notice Period
  5. Severance Pay

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 4: Family Responsibilities

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  • 20
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  • Not covered in the Index

The “Family Responsibilities” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Parental Leave
  2. Paternity Leave
  3. Flexible Work Arrangements
  4. Paid Nursing Breaks

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 5: Maternity at Work

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  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Maternity at Work” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Pregnancy Inquiry During Recruitment
  2. Maternity Leave
  3. Maternity Benefits
  4. Source of Maternity Benefits
  5. Dismissals During Pregnancy

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 6: Safe Work

  • 100
  • 75
  • 50
  • 25
  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Safe Work” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Free Personal Protective Equipment
  2. Training- Occupational Safety and Health
  3. Restrictions on Work (for Pregnant or NursingWomen)
  4. Employment Injury Benefits

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 7: Social Security

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  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Social Security” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Old Age Pension
  2. Dependents’/Survivors’ Pension
  3. Unemployment Benefits
  4. Sickness Benefits
  5. Invalidity Pension

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 8: Fair Treatment

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  • 80
  • 60
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  • 20
  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Fair Treatment” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Equal Remuneration
  2. Sexual Harassment in Employment
  3. Discrimination in Employment
  4. Access to Same Jobs as Men
  5. Basic Social Protection – Gig Economy

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 9: Child and Forced Labour

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  • 75
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  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Child and Forced Labour” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. EmploymentAge
  2. Compulsory Schooling Age
  3. Age for Hazardous Work
  4. Forced Labour

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Indicator 10: Freedom of Association

  • 100
  • 75
  • 50
  • 25
  • 0
  • Not covered in the Index

The “Trade Union” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. Freedom of Association
  2. Collective Bargaining
  3. Right to Strike
  4. Replacing Workers on Strike

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.

Fair
Wages

Decent
Working Hours

Employment
Security

Family
Responsibilities

Maternity
at Work

Safe
Work

Social
Security

Fair
Treatment

Child &
Forced Labour

Freedom of
Association