Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections

Belgium became the first country to allow sex workers to sign formal employment contracts, granting them labor rights and protections such as sick days, maternity pay, and pension. The law also guarantees fundamental rights for sex workers, including the ability to refuse clients and set conditions for their work. Employers must meet background requirements and provide clean, safe premises with a panic button. The law was passed in May and officially took effect on Sunday, with the goal of ending legal discrimination against sex workers.

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