COVID-19 and a Path Forward for Homeworkers
Due to COVID-19 and subsequent shelter-in-place guidelines, working from home is the new routine for many professionals. That being said, homeworking has been the norm for millions of people in global supply chains for many years. This article provides a brief overview of homeworking and its role in the global economy, describes some its most salient risks of modern slavery, and outlines the impact of COVID-19 on this population.