International Journal of Comparative Labour Law and Industrial Relations
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the intersections of law and industrial relations.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Comparative Labour Law Analysis:
The journal emphasizes a comparative approach to labour law, exploring differences and similarities across various legal systems, which aids in understanding how local contexts influence labour regulations. - Industrial Relations Dynamics:
It investigates the relationships between employers, employees, and unions, providing insights into collective bargaining processes and the impact of industrial actions on law and policy. - Socio-Legal Perspectives:
The journal incorporates socio-legal perspectives, examining how social factors, economic conditions, and political environments shape labour laws and practices. - Emerging Issues in Labour Law:
The journal addresses contemporary issues such as digitalization, platform work, and the impact of populism on labour legislation, reflecting the evolving nature of work and employment. - Global and Regional Contexts:
The journal not only focuses on European contexts but also includes analyses from Latin America, Asia, and North America, providing a broad understanding of global labour law challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation and Labour Law:
There is a growing emphasis on the implications of digital technologies for labour law, including issues related to algorithmic management and digital disconnection rights, which are critical in the context of remote work and the gig economy. - Impact of Populism on Labour Regulations:
The journal has seen an increasing number of papers analyzing how populist movements influence labour law and social policy, highlighting the intersection of political ideologies and labour rights. - Mental Health and Workplace Rights:
Recent publications focus on mental health issues and psychosocial risks in the workplace, reflecting a broader understanding of employee well-being and the need for robust legal protections. - Comparative Studies on Self-Employment:
There is a trend towards examining the legal status and protections for self-employed individuals across different jurisdictions, particularly in light of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Transnational Labour Standards:
Emerging discussions on the role of transnational agreements and frameworks in shaping labour standards indicate a shift towards recognizing the global interconnectedness of labour rights.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Employment Relationships:
There is a noticeable decline in research focusing solely on traditional employer-employee relationships, as the discourse increasingly shifts towards non-standard work arrangements, such as gig and platform work. - Static Labour Rights Frameworks:
Research that exclusively examines static frameworks of labour rights without considering their dynamic application in contemporary contexts has become less frequent, reflecting a need for more adaptable and responsive legal analyses. - Nationalistic Labour Policies:
Studies centered around strictly nationalistic approaches to labour law, particularly in the face of globalization, are waning as the journal increasingly emphasizes transnational and comparative perspectives. - Historical Perspectives on Labour Law:
Research that is heavily historical in nature, focusing on past labour law developments without linking them to current issues, is less prominent, indicating a preference for current and future-oriented analyses.
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