Piece rate pay brings mixed results for garment workers, new study shows
Study shows that while payment by performance can bring higher wages, poorly designed piece rate systems have negative impacts on workers.
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Study shows that while payment by performance can bring higher wages, poorly designed piece rate systems have negative impacts on workers.
Scaling the Better Work model crucial for lasting improvements, tripartite delegation says.
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