SOCIAL LAW

Alongside labor law systems, social law plays a vital role as the primary welfare system for many people globally. Social rights are integral to supporting individuals during periods of illness, disability, unemployment, and old age, ensuring financial stability and access to essential services.

Social rights are typically categorized into two main types: monetary rights and care rights. Monetary rights aim to compensate for income loss due to various circumstances, while care rights provide supplementary or substitute care services.

Social security systems globally share similarities with principles found in tort law and insurance law. Within international contexts, social security contributes to the free movement of labor, goods, and services, intersecting with competition law in some jurisdictions. Many social rights are also influenced by international conventions, particularly those related to disability benefits and healthcare services.

Common areas within social law that individuals and businesses interact with include:

• Benefits during illness, maternity, or parental leave
• Cash benefits and support for employment activation
• Rehabilitation and vocational programs
• Unemployment benefits and job placement services
• Pension schemes, including disability and social pensions
• Housing assistance and subsidies
• Student financial aid and educational support
• Elderly and disabled care services
• Rights related to disabilities, such as accommodation and support services
• Childcare and family support services
• Legal provisions for child welfare, adoption, and parental rights
• Counseling and legal advice related to mental health and epidemics

Increasingly, social law cases are brought before various judicial bodies following appeals through administrative or social complaints systems. If you need assistance navigating social law matters in your jurisdiction, feel free to contact us for guidance.

This version provides a broader overview of social law principles and applications that may be more relevant and applicable to an international audience.