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Labour law compliance

Symposium highlights new ways to modernize labour inspections in Indonesia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Ministry of Manpower are co-hosting a symposium to promote innovation in labour law compliance. The event, which will take place between 4 to 6 April at the JS Luwansa Hotel in Jakarta,...

International Conference on Labour Law in Georgia

On 3-4 March 2017, Gudauri, Georgia, hosted the international conference “Legislative and Practical Challenges of Georgian Labour Law”.

Provincial labour legislation reviewed and actions discussed

ILO supported the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and HRD in organizing a two-day National Tripartite Consultation on ‘Labour Legislation in Post-Devolution Scenario’ on 17-18 January 2017 in Islamabad. It was the first opportunity for all Federal...

National Labour Standards

Achieving better compliance with national labour standards

The ILO Cairo not only developed a unified training plan and comprehensive training toolkits for inspectors, but also created a comprehensive detailed legal guidance that have served as a reference for all the required compliance points in...

Future of Work Initiative

Reshaping the labour policies for the future of work

Responding to the major process of change in the Indonesian world of work, the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) conducted a two-day Industrial Relations Conference under the theme “Labour Law Rejuvenation to Face Digitalization Era” in...

Forty (40) Negotiators from Government and Public Service Workers' Unions complete ILO training on Mutual Gains negotiation Skills

About forty (40) government and trade union negotiators have been trained on mutual gains negotiation skills. They were drawn from the National Joint Negotiation Council (NJNC) and the Health Service Bipartite Negotiating Panel (HSBNP). The NJNC and...

Kiribati prepares for implementation of new labour laws

“The new act repeals and replaces the Employment Ordinance (1977), Industrial Relations Act (1988) and the Trade Union Act, aligns to ILO conventions and modernises employment practices to respond to changing labour market in Kiribati”, said Ms...

Applying international labour law to solve labour disputes in Ethiopia

Ethiopian judges and legal educators receive advanced training on applying international labour law while handling cases of labour disputes.

Progress and potential: Improved working conditions in the apparel industry make workers’ lives better and businesses stronger

An independent review of the Better Work programme shows significant gains in quality of life for workers in factories they advise, as well as enhanced productivity and profitability for those businesses involved.

Better Work Indonesia Business Forum 2016

More than 20 buyers and vendors participated in the Forum. This year annual forum was open to wider participation by upstream players such as vendors to support innovative solutions to labour standards challenges in their global supply chains.

Labour law compliance

Opening address at the IndustriALL national workshop on workers’ participation in the labour law compliance system

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the National consultation of the IndustriALL national workshop on workers’ participation in the labour law compliance system, Quezon City, Philippines, 8 September 2016

ILO lauds Jordanian Government for latest steps towards ensuring rights of private school teachers

Newly announced government measures are an important step towards protecting the rights of private school teachers in Jordan, the ILO says.

Western Balkans

ILO and RCC launch project for better labour market governance

The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will work together to further regional cooperation in order to achieve more effective labour market governance in the Western Balkans.

Western Balkans

ILO and RCC to launch ‘Employment and Social Affairs Platform’ Project

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) are launching on Wednesday (29th of June) the “Employment and Social Affairs Platform” (ESAP) project at a one day Conference in Sarajevo. The ESAP project is...

Labour laws compliance system

Welcome Remarks at the Region IV-A Labour Laws Compliance System (LLCS) Summit

By Mr Rene Robert, on behalf of Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Region IV-A Labour Laws Compliance System (LLCS) Summit, Laguna, 23 June 2016

Better Work

New labour law application for smartphone available

By bringing the Labour Code to fingertips, the app will not only help garment factories to better understand the law and ensure compliance, but also educate outside users on the situation of factories and the compliance challenges faced by the...

Trade unions add voice to labour inspection strategy development

Trade union representatives came together in Dhaka, 2 June 2016 to gain better understanding of labour inspection policies and strategies in Bangladesh.

IT equipment to strengthen Department of Labour

Equipment to support the operation of the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations Institutes (IRIs) provided by ILO’s Norwegian-funded FRLR Project.

Zanzibar to adopt a Plan of Action to prevent labour dispute

The ILO trained senior experts in handling national labour laws to facilitate effective labour dispute resolutions in Zanzibar.

ILO to train constituents of Zanzibar on effective use of national labour laws in dispute resolution

Addressing key challenges hindering the overall performance of the juridical system in Zanzibar