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Sex Workers in Belgium Win Historic Labor Rights Including Sick Pay, Parental Leave

HeadlineDec 05, 2024

In other news from Belgium, a new law has gone into effect granting sex workers unprecedented labor rights, including sick days, health insurance, maternity pay, pensions and the ability to set the terms of their services with clients. Employers of sex workers must ensure workplace protections and pass background checks. The changes come after years of organizing by Belgium’s sex worker union.

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