COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

New guidelines to help employers support families during COVID-19

New guidelines issued by ILO and UNICEF call on enterprises to do more to support working families during the pandemic.

COVID-19: Pandemic in the World of Work

COVID-19 and the world of work: Impact and policy responses

This note offers the ILO’s preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of COVID-19 on the world of work and proposes a range of policy options to mitigate these impacts and facilitate strong and fast recovery.

We will update this note as new data and information become available in this rapidly evolving situation.

Consult our website for regular updates from the world of work response to the COVID-19 crisis.

ILO’s Statement on Protection of Safety and Health of Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic

ILO Office for Turkey released a statement on recommendations and measures to minimise the potential impact of COVID-19 on occupational safety and health.

COVID-19 pandemic

Almost 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide as a result of COVID-19, says ILO

An initial assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the global world of work says the effects will be far-reaching, pushing millions of people into unemployment, underemployment and working poverty, and proposes measures for a decisive, co-ordinated and immediate response.

COVID-19 and the world of work

The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. In addition to the threat to public health, the economic and social disruption threatens the long-term livelihoods and wellbeing of millions. The ILO and its constituents – Governments, workers and employers – will play a crucial role in combating the outbreak, ensuring the safety of individuals and the sustainability of businesses and jobs.

Check back for regular updates from the world of work response to the COVID-19 crisis

2020 Report of the ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations is Released and Available in Turkish

Report reflects technical and legislative analysis of the member states with focusing application of international labour standards at the country level with specific reference to observations provided by the constituents. Turkey has been assessed by the Committee with reference to 13 ILO Conventions which are of critical importance in terms of promoting core labour rights including right to organise, right to collective bargaining and strike, non-discrimination and gender equality and occupational health and safety.