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Labour Law Dynamics in the Informal Economy: A Theoretical Framework for Zambian Workers' Rights Analysis

Chinyika Kalamba, Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) Khoma Mwale, Mulungushi University Kathleen Roberts, Department of Research, University of Zambia, Lusaka Margaret Hilton, Copperbelt University, Kitwe
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18976194
Published: December 11, 2012

Abstract

The informal economy in Zambia encompasses a significant portion of the labour force but is often overlooked in formal labour legislation. A qualitative approach grounded in existing literature on labour law and social justice theories, with an emphasis on empirical case studies from Zambia's informal economy. The theoretical framework identifies key themes such as vulnerability to exploitation and discrimination, which require targeted legislative interventions to ensure fair treatment of all workers. Policy makers are encouraged to develop tailored labour laws that address the specific challenges faced by informal sector workers in Zambia.

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Chinyika Kalamba, Khoma Mwale, Kathleen Roberts, Margaret Hilton (2012). Labour Law Dynamics in the Informal Economy: A Theoretical Framework for Zambian Workers' Rights Analysis. African Women and the Law (Law/Gender/Social crossover), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18976194

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ZambianInformalLabourSociologyAnthropologyLegalEmpirical

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