Labour inspection
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Labour inspection

Labour inspection systems are, in some countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and especially in transition countries outside the European Union, relatively recent as a separate function provided by the State. Thus, it is in these countries that greater demand for modernization exists, because of the need to adapt to European standards in the process of accession to the European Union and subsequent adaptation to its legislative and institutional practices.

The ILO is providing technical and financial assistance to its constituents for the strengthening and modernization of labour inspection and the adequacy and effectiveness of the working environment, taking into consideration international labour standards and the general principles deriving from ratified ILO conventions. The main activities being carried out in 2011 are in the fields of capacity building for the enhancement of the legal framework, policy guidance, strategic management, production of facilitating tools, training of labour inspectors, awareness raising on the role of Labour Inspection, improving cooperation with social partners and other stakeholders and development of modern and structured methods, such as information and enforcement campaigns on occupational health and safety at work and undeclared work.

Highlights

  1. Project

    Norwegian projects on labour inspection
    June 2, 2010

    The ILO, under a co-operation agreement with Norway and with its generous financial support, has carried out three projects between 2009 and 2011 on labour inspection in selected countries, including the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Moldova from Central and Eastern Europe. The projects’ goal is to assist countries strengthen and modernise their labour inspection services to enhance their effectiveness and impact. The aim is to promote a more balanced approach between labour law enforcement and compliance and in so doing, improve cooperation between labour inspectorates, workers’ and employers’ organizations and other relevant institutional partners.

  2. Publication

    A Tool Kit for Labour Inspectors: A Model Enforcement Policy; A Training and Operations Manual; A Code of Ethical Behaviour
    April 28, 2006

    This 'Tool kit' provides three basic tools for a modern, efficient and effective labour inspection practice. Special attention has been given to the often new and unfamiliar roles of labour inspectors and how they can manage the reform process in a changing political and economic environment - in other words, WHAT and HOW inspectors inspect. The tools are presented in simple terms, avoid technical language and highlight key points for easy reference.

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