Belgium Passes World’s First Law That Gives Prostitutes Pensions And Official Employment Contracts, But Can Force Them To Perform Acts If They Miss Their Quotas

Last month Belgium passed the first of its kind law in the world that treats sex workers as government contracted employees that can now receive a number of benefits as any other ordinary job.

Reported by Euro News, ‘The legislation, which was approved with 93 votes in favour, 33 abstentions and 0 votes against earlier this month, allows procurers to provide Belgian sex workers with an employment contract for the first time.’

‘The change gives sex workers access to social security provisions such as pensions, health insurance and annual vacation. It also gives sex workers protection from work-related risks, including implementing standards on who can become an employer,’ the outlet added.