All publications: labour inspection

Background paper prepared by the International Labour Office

Effective enforcement of labour standards: governance, labour inspection and the protection of migrant workers

Background paper prepared by the International Labour Office at the request of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the informal meeting of employment ministers, which took place in Ballina, Ireland, on 5 and 6 July 2026.

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbook Series

Right to rest and rest periods

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

Methods of protection in OSH

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

Working hours and wages

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbook Series

What is labour inspection and guidance?

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

Basic concepts of the Labour Law: Obligations of the worker and employer

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

Safety in metal forming: Occupational safety and health (OSH) measures

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

Termination of the employment contract and terminationrelated receivables

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

Risk management in maintenance and repair works

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

The role and importance of occupational safety and health (OSH) training in workers’ attitudes and behaviors

Labour Inspection and Guidance Handbooks Series

Occupational diseases and effective management for employees diagnosed with occupational diseases

Sectoral pathways to productivity and Decent Work

The report presents the findings of a diagnostic and prioritization study aimed at identifying the most promising sectors in Kosovo, where targeted interventions can most effectively enhance productivity, occupational safety and health practices,...

Labour Administration and Inspection

The Future of Work and the Role of Labour Inspection and Guidance in Türkiye in the Post-COVID-19 Period

A new ILO report examines the future role of the labour inspection system in Türkiye in response to changing forms of work and the emerging risks affecting working environments and conditions.

Indicators and methods for measuring effective governance in the field of labour administration

This report focuses on governance in the field of labour administration. The report’s main purpose is to suggest measures that will help national actors evaluate the effectiveness of national labour administration systems and consider ways in which...

Working Together for Social Justice Through Labour Inspection

Final report - Second International Technical Forum of Senior Officials of Labour Inspectorates

The forum featured plenary sessions where representatives from labour inspectorates, social partners, and other institutions addressed critical issues and shared strategies to advance social justice and Decent Work.

Data mining and machine learning: Supporting labour inspectorates to address undeclared work

Factsheet

Forced labour

Labour inspection practices for domestic work in ASEAN

Promising practices in labour inspection in the context of domestic work in ASEAN

This paper highlights promising practices in labour inspection in the context of domestic work, considering the role of gender-responsive policies in responding to the short- and longer-term impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

Forced labour

The Alignment of Indonesian laws, policies, and their enforcement with the ILO international labour standards on forced labour: A situation...

This gap analysis documents the extent to which the requirements of PO29 are represented in the Government of Indonesia’s existing laws, norms and practices, with special reference to Indonesia’s catch fisheries sector and local fishers, who are one...

Labour inspection guide in preventing and handling discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence in the workplace

This guide supports the function of labour inspection in preventing and handling discrimination, and sexual violence in the workplace, and promoting gender equality in creating a respectful workplace.