Book title

The Oxford Handbook of the Law of Work

Informality at Work—Towards a Law on Livelihoods?

Abstract

This chapter examines the manner in which informality and related concepts are defined in the law and labour statistics, and how these concepts can be better aligned to capture the reality of changes in the world of work. The chapter examines the many ways in which formal and informal forms of work are distinct, and yet may overlap. It further examines different explanations for the presence of formal and informal forms of work and how labour statistics define and measure informal forms of work. The chapter focuses on certain key challenges confronting the world of work as we move ahead to create decent work and livelihoods for all and argues for a law on livelihoods to capture the myriad forms of informal employment and work.

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Oxford Academic

Year

2024

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