7th of October: World Day for Decent Work

On average 4 out of 10 employees work more hours than agreed in their contracts. On top, half of those working overtime are not compensated at all for the extra hours put in. Next , employees from around the globe in equal measure report their work to be physically exhausting and mentally even more so. This is the major outcome of an international study based on WageIndicator data. It compares Decent Work standards as perceived by almost 350,000 employees in 11 countries ranging from Europe, to Latin America and Africa.

Decent means how your work should be. Compare your own situation with the international standards and how they are applied in South Africa or India or Argentina. At the end of the checklist you will see how things stand for you. You may be better off than what the international standards prescribe, but you should not be off worse. Behind every answer you can find a short explanation of what your rights are, internationally and nationally. So you see right away if you can improve your situation.