We hope that by publishing our Living Wage estimates for 165 countries on May 1st, we provide workers, their representatives, employers, and policymakers with the information needed to make living wages a reality.

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Why are #LivingWage s important? Don't #MinimumWages guarantee a decent standard of living?
Our January 2024 data showed that in only 24 countries were Minimum Wages higher than #LivingWage estimates. This puts millions of workers around the world at risk of poor compensation.

If a work task is mandatory, getting paid is mandatory!
If your boss tells you to do something as part of your job – training, prep work, whatever – they must pay you for it. It’s stealing if they don’t.
Calculate how much you might be losing here: shroma.ge/en/wagetheft-i…

Employers in Georgia have a legal obligation to track how many hours each employee works. You have the right to see their records and verify their accuracy. Ensuring proper record keeping is one of the best ways you can fight #wagetheft !
shroma.ge/en/rights-en/w… #KnowYourRightsGE

As #Georgia 's foreign agent bill goes to first committee hearings, Human Rights Watch joins our statement against the proposed law. 'Their goal is not transparency; it is to attack our basic rights and silence critical organizations.' hrw.org/news/2024/04/1…

This week in #Georgia , 2 people were arrested for allegedly stealing supermarket loyalty points. They face up to 11 yrs in jail. Meanwhile, supermarket owners steal from their employees with impunity, via #wagetheft . How many have been arrested? Zero.
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'The Georgian government’s goals for the foreign agent bill clearly include crushing independent trade unions, which have been instrumental in sounding the alarm about Georgia’s dismal wages, poor record on worker safety, union busting & more.'
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The government's new 'foreign agent' bill is a blatant attempt to control, stigmatize and limit the influence of independent media & civil society. We believe it would directly harm workers' rights as well.
Our statement condemning the bill: shroma.ge/en/news-en/geo…

The living wage in #Georgia is 1,706 ₾ per month, but a typical worker makes about 60% of that. Earning a living wage shouldn't be a pipe dream. It’s every worker’s right, and the government has a responsibility to facilitate that right. Learn more: shroma.ge/en/living-wage…

Don’t let your boss tell you that you can’t take a break. If you work 6+ hours per day, a break is required by law. Learn more about Georgia’s rules for working hours & how you can fight back against employers who don’t respect the law: shroma.ge/en/rights-en/w… #KnowYourRightsGE

Thinking of joining a trade union or starting one up? Our Know Your Rights page has all the key info you need to know: shroma.ge/en/rights-en/u… #KnowYourRightsGE

Georgia urgently needs to update its minimum wage. But is the current proposal in Parliament the best approach? We believe the new wage should be based on a living wage analysis, with the widest possible consultation of stakeholders: shroma.ge/en/news-en/deb…

Georgia's parliament is considering a new minimum wage bill. Read why we think the proposal needs wider consultation - and better grounding in human rights standards:
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The Fairwork team has released its 1st ever report evaluating digital labor platforms in Georgia. Results were poor all around. The scores (out of 10 points):
* Glovo: 4
* Wolt: 4
* Maxim: 2
* Bolt & Bolt Food: 1
* Yandex: 1
Details & report: fair.work/en/ratings/geo…

Today, Georgia appears before a UN Committee to begin assessing its compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It's Georgia’s first such review since 2002. What will the Committee focus on? Read our recommendations: shroma.ge/en/news-en/geo…

Georgia's minimum wage of 20₾ ($7.50)/month was set in 1999. Despite broad support for raising it, the govt has yet to act. That's a cruel abandonment of its duties and a flagrant violation of human rights law. We need a minimum wage for the 21st century: oc-media.org/opinions/opini…

#Georgia has come a long way since the 1990s. Why is its minimum wage still stuck there? The current figure of 20₾/month is a clear violation of intl human rights law. It's time to update it, as Georgia prepares for a UN review next week. My new op-ed: oc-media.org/opinions/opini…

It’s past time for Georgia to raise its minimum wage, which has remained unchanged since the 1990s, argues Jeff Vize

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When it comes to growing your business, the old adage is true: the more you invest, the more you earn. Nowhere is that more true than with your workforce. Paying workers a living wage is one of the best investments you can make.
Learn more: shroma.ge/en/living-wage…

Service industry workers in #Georgia : Is your employer stealing your tips? Calculate how much you could be losing with our Wage Theft Calculator: shroma.ge/en/wagetheft-i…