Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium's Sex Workers
Briefly

The new law stands out for providing comprehensive protections and social benefits for sex workers, giving them rights similar to those of regular employees in Belgium.
The law requires ongoing consent, allowing sex workers to refuse clients or certain acts without negative consequences, addressing a longstanding issue of exploitation.
By networking professional labor conditions with social security, the law grants sex workers access to maternity leave, sick leave, and pension contributions, which previously were largely unavailable.
The legislation strictly prohibits those convicted of violent crimes from employing sex workers, aiming to create a safer work environment for those in the profession.
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