Purpose – This paper aims to review the situation of decent work (DW) and quality of work life (QWL) in the context of Nepal. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a literature survey. Institutional arrangements for DW and QWL are studied in connection with current labor...

Purpose A “living” wage (LW) is conventionally defined as enabling meaningful participation in society above subsistence through, for example, recreation, supporting a family, and savings. There is increasing debate over LWs due to growing inequality, rising living costs and welfare reform...