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Decent Work Bill

Liberia’s new labour law commits to decent work

Liberia has made history by adopting a new labour law, as it is the only one in the world that directly refers to the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda in its title.

Labour reforms

Cutting back workers' protection does not lead to stronger growth

A recent ILO flagship report looks at the employment impact of labour reforms.

Labour regulation

Addressing the complex realities of post-crisis employment

Several hundred experts meeting at the ILO Regulating for Decent Work Conference call for robust labour regulation to help deliver decent work and look to innovation to tackle unacceptable forms of work.

Caribbean Employers’ Organizations hold Forum to develop policy positions

Prior to the Forum a survey had been completed by each Employers’ Organisation to have them prioritise issues of key importance at national and enterprise levels.

ILO Conference to discuss better future at work

Interview

Dutch Ambassador: Laws are just part of the story, compliance is key

Dutch Ambassador Nienke Trooster shares the Embassy’s priorities in labour areas and her views on workplace compliance and gender issues.

Occupational Safety and Health

Viet Nam enters a new phase in occupational safety and health

Viet Nam’s new Law on Occupational Safety and Health has been given a green light, marking a significant milestone by extending the protection and preventive efforts to the informal economy

Caribbean Employers’ Organizations to meet in Barbados for CARIFORUM discussions

Organizations to present on key areas of particular concern or importance to their country/territory.

ILO Country Office Statement on draft Trade Union law

Zambia Green Jobs Programme

Zambian Labour Law: The key to improving business performance

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and its partners have launched an important campaign to ensure business growth and sustainable economic development by promoting the creation of decent work in the booming Zambian construction sector.

Compliance

Code of Conduct gives Viet Nam hope to address workplace sexual harassment, protecting workers and benefiting business

A new Code of Conduct developed with ILO support is expected to help the Government, employers and workers in Viet Nam identify sexual harassment in the workplace, prevent and address it through practical guidance which is missing in the laws.

National Employment and Labour Market

Zambia Reviews Employment and Labour Market Policy

Ten years ago, in 2005, the government adopted a National Employment and Labour Market Policy (NELMP) with the overall objective to create adequate and quality jobs under conditions that ensure adequate income and protection of workers basic...

National Employment and Labour Market

ILO, Strengthening organised labour engagement in policy review

On 7th -8th April, the first stride to collaborative efforts between the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and the Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) as Organized Labour in Zambia was made.

ILO and UAE Agreement

ILO and UAE agree on capacity building programme for the MoL to govern its labour market and monitor working conditions

The two-year project will improve the UAE’s capacity to govern its labour market and monitor working conditions, including those of migrant workers.

Global database on occupational safety and health legislation

Statements from the LEGOSH database contributors

LEGOSH invited its contributors to submit short statements indicating why do they think that the database is useful, what potential they see in it, and how available data can be used. They were also asked to provide any examples where the database...

Baluchistan province reaches consensus on labor legislation and labor policy

The Government of Baluchistan re-affirmed its commitment towards full compliance to International Labour Standards ratified by Pakistan during a 3 day tripartite consultation on provincial labour legislation and labour policy held at Karachi from...

Law on Domestic Work in Paraguay Approved

The Paraguayan Parliament approved a law on Domestic Work, equating domestic workers’ rights with all wage-workers. The law is based on the ILO Convention 189, which was earlier ratified by Paraguay in May 2013 and required harmonization with the...

Government and employers reaffirm commitment to labour reforms

The Employers' Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ), the ILO accredited representative of employer organizations in Zimbabwe, organized a half day interaction between employers and the newly appointed Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social...

Canada and International Partners support successful UWI Symposium on Caribbean Court of Justice

Experts discuss the experience of other Commonwealth countries in replacing the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom with their own final appellate courts and the judgments and role of the Caribbean Court of Justice.

Argentina

New law leads to new life for migrant domestic workers

After decades of labor organizing and with the support of the ILO, Argentina has passed a new migration policy to make life better for domestic workers.