Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

The new law guarantees fundamental rights for sex workers, including the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an act, and stop an act at any moment.

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JezebelLeft· 666d ago

Belgium Becomes the 1st Country to Give Sex Workers Pensions and Maternity Leave

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Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 666d ago

Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

NPRLean Left· 666d ago

Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

CNNLean Left· 666d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Sex workers in Belgium now have maternity leave and sick pay in world first for employment rights

New York TimesLean Left· 666d ago

Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

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KTVZ BendCenter· 666d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Sex workers in Belgium now have maternity leave and sick pay in world first for employment rights

CBS NewsCenter· 666d ago

Belgium gives sex workers the same employment rights as other workers in world-first law

WHDH BostonLean Left· 666d ago

Sex workers in Belgium now have maternity leave and sick pay in world first for employment rights - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 666d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

Local News 8Center· 667d ago· ran in 2 outlets

A new Belgium law gives sex workers contracts, benefits and safety protection

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ReasonLean Right· 666d ago

Belgian sex workers gain access to paid leave, right to refuse sex acts

New York PostLean Right· 667d ago

Belgium grants sex workers maternity pay, pensions under historic new law: ‘An incredible step forward’

Washington TimesLean Right· 667d ago· ran in 2 outlets

A new Belgium law gives sex workers contracts, benefits and safety protection

Breitbart NewsRight· 667d ago

Belgium Law Grants Prostitutes Access to State Benefits

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The GuardianLean Left· 667d ago

Belgium’s sex workers win maternity pay and pension rights in world first

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