Exploitation in the context of ‘modern slavery’ is defined by three conditions: abuse of vulnerability, excessive gain, and sustained action. Workers unload bricks from a boat in Bangladesh. Suvra Kanti Das/ Zuma Press/ PA Images Dr. Marija Jovanovic, Lecturer in Law, University of Essex Exploitation has been given a prominent place in the definition of … Continue reading What is Exploitation in the Context of ‘Modern Slavery’? A Legal Proposal
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‘Unchartered’ Waters: Fundamental Rights, Brexit and the (Re)constitution of the Employment Law Hierarchy of Norms
Dr Niall O’Connor, Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex, has authored an article exploring the consequences of Brexit for the constitutional status of the employment rights found in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (the Charter). The decision of the British people to leave the European Union (EU) raises foundational questions for many … Continue reading ‘Unchartered’ Waters: Fundamental Rights, Brexit and the (Re)constitution of the Employment Law Hierarchy of Norms
