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Indicators of labour standards : an overview and comparison

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Presents the Block-Roberts methodology for measuring labour standards, highlighting its relativism (does not rely on a universal benchmark like ILO Conventions) and its politically feasible benchmark (at least one jurisdiction enacted). Comparing the US with Canada and the EU, resp., determines index values for minimum wages, overtime, paid leave, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, collective bargaining, employment equity, unjust discharge, occupational safety and health, etc.

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  • Block, Richard N., 2005. "Indicators of labour standards : an overview and comparison," ILO Working Papers 993749993402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993749993402676
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