Labour Rights As Human Rights In The Unorganised Sector: Challenges And Possibilities
Bommuluri Bhavana Rao , Annie Jose T
The unorganised sector constitutes the largest segment of the workforce in developing economies, particularly in India, where nearly ninety percent of workers are engaged in informal employment. Despite their substantial contribution to economic growth, unorganised workers remain largely excluded from the protective framework of labour laws and social security mechanisms. This exclusion raises serious concerns when examined through the lens of human rights. Labour rights such as fair wages, safe