Many labor risks — such as low wages, unsafe working conditions, child labor, limited opportunity — are rooted in problems that extend beyond the workplace. Companies have a responsibility to address these issues, but lasting change Continue Reading...
What Does It Mean to “Respect” Rights to Living Wage and Decent Hours?
If you've read SA8000:2026 closely, you may have noticed something a little different about two criteria: D4.2 (living wage) and D4.4 (reasonable working hours). Instead of simply saying what an organization "shall" do, like most other Continue Reading...
How SA8000:2026 and SAI Programs Support a Just Transition
Business and work environments are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by climate impacts, automation and digitalization, ageing workforces, and growing geopolitical tensions. On this year’s Social Justice Day, we reflect on how these Continue Reading...
What has changed in the SA8000:2026 Standard?
Comparing SA8000:2014 and SA8000:2026 On January 1, 2026, SAI published the SA8000:2026 Standard for Decent Work, replacing the previous version. This post explains the key Continue Reading...
Toward Fair and Decent Labor Migration – Credible Due Diligence of Labor Recruitment: Virtual Side Session
2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector Date: February 9, 2026 Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM CET Location/Format: Virtual panel discussion Session Description Hundreds of thousands of Continue Reading...
Now Available: SA8000:2026
As workplaces and supply chains evolve to reflect the changing world around us, so do risks to workers’ rights. In an increasingly connected world, issues such as climate change, labor migration, and artificial intelligence require us to Continue Reading...
