All news: labour inspection

Uzbekistan strengthens labour inspection ahead of the 2026 cotton harvest

An ILO training focused on practical approaches to labour rights, inspection and monitoring during Uzbekistan’s cotton harvest.

Labour standards

Nepal ratifies key ILO instruments on labour inspection and forced labour

Nepal’s ratification of two key ILO instruments strengthens the legal framework for labour inspection and action against forced labour, supporting better protection of workers and compliance with international labour standards.

Republic of Moldova enhances labour inspection capacity with ILO support

The renovation of the State Labour Inspectorate's premises supports Moldova's ongoing labour market reforms and efforts to align with international labour standards and related EU acquis as part of its EU accession process.

Meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs

Enforcement is the cornerstone for effective labour market governance

The ILO addressed the informal meeting of the EU Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs organized by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, underlining that the effective enforcement of labour laws protects both workers and...

Kazakhstan builds capacity to investigate workplace accidents

An ILO webinar brought together more than 50 representatives of government, employers and workers to strengthen workplace accident investigation and improve occupational safety and health in Kazakhstan.

Labour migration

Thailand strengthens capacity of early-career labour inspectors to better protect workers in hard-to-reach sectors

Labour inspectors gained practical skills to strengthen worker protection and address forced labour risks in fishing, agriculture and domestic work.

Albania strengthens labour inspection capacity on occupational safety and health

The ILO has supported the Albanian State Labour Inspectorate through nationwide occupational safety and health training, helping labour inspectors improve risk prevention and inspection practices in high-risk sectors.

Domestic workers

Thailand pilots strategic compliance planning to strengthen protection for domestic workers

A new strategic compliance planning approach, developed by Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare with support from the ILO through the EU-funded PROTECT project, is helping strengthen protection for domestic workers from reactive...

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)

Capacity-building initiative strengthens labour inspection for the domestic work and assistant herding sectors in Mongolia

The ILO Formalization of the Informal Economy Project, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection (MFLSP) of Mongolia, organized a specialized capacity-building training workshop for state labour inspectors from...

Strengthening cooperation between labour inspection and the judiciary addressed in Ankara

Cooperation mechanisms aimed at strengthening coordination between the labour inspection system and judicial authorities, as well as enhancing the effective implementation of labour legislation, were discussed during a workshop held in Ankara.

ILO strengthens heavy-duty machinery safety inspections in Jordan

Training programme, with funding from the EU, supports safer workplaces and sustainable occupational safety systems in Jordan’s vital industrial sector.

Jordan advances national ownership of stronger labour inspection and safer, fairer workplaces

An assessment and coaching visit in Aqaba concludes the EU-funded, ILO-implemented capacity-building programme with the Ministry of Labour, which has strengthened labour inspectors’ skills and Jordan’s inspection system.

World Day for Safety and Health

South Africa strengthens labour inspection amid calls to address psychosocial risks

The Department of Employment and Labour marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026 with a focus on psychosocial risks and workers’ mental well-being. The commemoration called for united action to build safe and dignified workplaces.

Platform economy

ILO and partners strengthen collaboration on protecting platform workers in China

ILO strengthens labour inspection in Ukraine through Open Source Intelligence training

The ILO has supported eighteen labour inspectors from Ukraine’s State Labour Service to complete specialised training on open-source intelligence (OSINT), strengthening their capacity to detect labour exploitation and violations of labour standards.

SCORE programme

ILO and China reinforce their cooperation to strengthen workplace safety and productivity

Over the past ten years, the Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme has made significant progress in China through ILO’s support and strong partnerships, contributing to substantial improvements in workplace safety.

Safe seas, fair work: Indonesia’s push for ratification of ILO Convention No. 188 on Work in Fishing

The provincial meeting in Batam, Riau Islands Province, reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to safe migration practices in fishing.

ILO calls for decent work in Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains

New research finds decent work deficits in renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains in the region, but value-added industries lead way to better working conditions.

Safety + Health for All

Uzbekistan strengthens labour inspection and occupational safety and health through tripartite dialogue and advanced training

The International Labour Organization (ILO) worked with tripartite constituents to link policy dialogue with targeted training, advancing efforts to modernise workplace safety and inspection practices In Uzbekistan.

Supply chains

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances labour inspection capacity with focus on national laws and responsible business conduct

ILO-supported workshop equips inspectors with technical skills and awareness of global market expectations.