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Open research questions in International Labor and Employment Law

448 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 4,454 International Labor and Employment Law papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • 'exploring an international order that is constituted and could operate otherwise' - 'imagining and doing things otherwise becomes all the more important'

    The International Order of White Sovereignty and the Prospect of Abolition · 2024 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in questioning the underlying racial dynamics of the liberal international order. It highlights the need to move beyond rescuing existing structures towards imagining alternatives.

    The International Order of White Sovereignty and the Prospect of Abolition · 2024 · DOI

  • Component models are likewise mostly null, with limited evidence of short-run deterioration in practices for trade liberalization.

    No Robust Evidence that Market Liberalization Harms Worker Rights: New Evidence from Panel Regressions and Event Studies · 2026 · DOI

  • Alternative hypotheses clearly need to be investigated and additional data on the use of nursing personnel and on the types of political actions taken by interest groups would be helpful. To date no studies exist which attempt to adjust estimates of the impact of laws for RNs for this problem, 13 while self-selection also seems like- ly to be an important issue in evaluating the impact of laws for other occupa- tions as well.

    The introduction of professional regulation and labor market conditions · 1987 · DOI

  • The questions of whether this phase of labor should be prac- titioner or parturient directed and of instructions that should be offered before and dur- ing labor need to be studied fur- ther.

    A Descriptive Analysis of Involuntary Bearing-down Efforts During the Expulsive Phase of Labor · 1987 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the International Workers' Association's historical context. The paper highlights the need to revisit the association's ideas and traditions.

    Marx et l’Association internationale des travailleurs · 2026 · DOI

  • An important constraint on the primary quantitative evidence is noted. The analysis is limited by the availability of data and the complexity of the issue.

    Closing the Gap: Social Protection, Social Security, and Taxation as Tools for Inclusive Coverage of Agricultural Workers in Jordan A Comprehensive Gap Analysis with Global Best Practices · 2026 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the effectiveness of presumptive tax regimes. Investigation of other taxation tools for financing social protection. Comparative studies of social protection systems in other countries.

    Closing the Gap: Social Protection, Social Security, and Taxation as Tools for Inclusive Coverage of Agricultural Workers in Jordan A Comprehensive Gap Analysis with Global Best Practices · 2026 · DOI

  • The question of whether human labour is a commodity has not been properly addressed in labour law. There is a need for a new perspective on labour as a commodity.

    Human Labour: A Commodity to Be Bought and Sold · 2026 · DOI

  • Verdere onderzoek naar de positie van zzp'ers in de sociale zekerheid. Onderzoek naar de effecten van maatregelen om de positie van zzp'ers te verbeteren.

    Including the Self-Employed: Labour neutrality and specificity in a comparative study between the Dutch and Spanish social security systems · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the literature regarding the understanding of decent work from the perspective of migrants. Prior studies have focused on local or non-migrant populations, leaving a gap in the understanding of decent work from the perspective of migrants.

    La experiencia migratoria y su impacto en la concepción del trabajo decente. Un estudio de la migración latinoamericana en la Unión Europea · 2026 · DOI

  • Migrant platform workers face poor working and employment arrangements. They experience extremely precarious employment and working conditions. The lack of Polish language proficiency and information about their rights contributes to their vulnerability.

    The work-related (in)securities of migrant platform workers: the case of food delivery in Warsaw, Poland · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the literature regarding issues related to workers' social security. Prior work has paid little attention to the work-related securities of migrant platform workers.

    The work-related (in)securities of migrant platform workers: the case of food delivery in Warsaw, Poland · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of uniformity in defining platform work in different countries causes problems, - there is a need for a legal research on the consequences of excluding platform work from the definition of an employment relationship

    The Consequences of Excluding Platform Work in Directive 2024/2831 from the Definition of an Employment Relationship under Social Security Law. Context of the EU Provisions on the Coordination of Social Security Systems on the Applicable Legislation. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the implementation of policies to promote human dignity in the workplace - Further studies should examine the impact of human dignity on employee well-being and productivity

    Sociological and Legal Aspects of the Concept of “Human Dignity” in Labor Relations · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the concept of human dignity in labor relations - The paper aims to fill this gap by analyzing the sociological and legal aspects of human dignity

    Sociological and Legal Aspects of the Concept of “Human Dignity” in Labor Relations · 2026 · DOI

  • The triangular structure of temporary agency work raises recurring questions about equal treatment and temporariness. The risk of abuse and misuse of temporary agency work. The need for effective regulation and collective bargaining.

    Regulating Temporary Agency Work Through Collective Bargaining: Insights From The Slovenian Experience · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the regulation of temporary agency work through collective bargaining in Slovenia. The study highlights the need for more effective regulation and collective bargaining.

    Regulating Temporary Agency Work Through Collective Bargaining: Insights From The Slovenian Experience · 2026 · DOI

  • Evaluating freedom of expression in labour law is relatively new, - There is a need to explore the importance of freedom of expression in the workplace

    Examining the Worker's Freedom of Expression within the Framework of the ECtHR Case Law · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current economic models and their inability to address labour market problems. It highlights the need for a new approach to economic growth and development. The paper identifies the lack of a comprehensive industrial policy that focuses on the supply side of the economy as a key gap.

    On productivism · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of understanding of the emotional dimension of labor conflicts. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the emotional dimension of workplace occupations.

    ‘Verzet=Bezet’. · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of thorough studies on the history of labor contract in Belgium. The complexity of analyzing the evolution of labor contracts in Belgium. The challenge of situating the Belgian case in the broader context of European labor laws and regulations.

    The Birth of Modern Labor Contract in Belgium · 2026 · DOI

  • The history of labor contract in Belgium was lacking in thorough studies. Mats Kumlien's comparative analysis of the historical emergence of the employee's duty of obedience did not include Belgium.

    The Birth of Modern Labor Contract in Belgium · 2026 · DOI

  • There is no EU legislation specifically dedicated to the welfare of working equids. The welfare of working equids is an important issue in the European Union.

    Thematic factsheet - Welfare of working equids in the European Union · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should analyze the implications of the new labor justice model. The study suggests the importance of examining the role of the labor judge in ensuring a balance between protection and impartiality. The paper highlights the need for further research on the challenges and limitations of the new labor justice model.

    El Rol Del Juez Laboral en el Nuevo Paradigma Procesal Mexicano: ¿Árbitro Imparcial o Defensor Oficioso del Trabajador? Un Análisis Crítico desde la Tutela Judicial Efectiva, el Debido Proceso y los Derechos Humanos · 2026 · DOI

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