Decent work definition: what ILO indicators measure
The decent work definition, set by the International Labour Organization, looks past pay to rights, security, social protection and a voice at work.
The decent work definition comes from the International Labour Organization and covers fair income, security, rights, social protection and a voice at work.
The ILO’s agenda ties employment, rights at work, social protection and social dialogue, so pay alone does not settle the question.
ILO decent work indicators mix survey figures with legal facts, rather than one pass-or-fail score.
Dawn has published an article on measuring decent work; this explainer sets out the standard that measurement uses.
The definition is a benchmark for judging jobs in Pakistan. It does not itself change wages, bills or vacancies.