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Major Step for Labor Rights: Bangladesh Ratifies Three Key ILO Conventions Bangladesh is set to formally ratify three major conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), a move expected to strengthen occupational safety, health protection, and reduce workplace violence and harassment. The Ministry of Labour and Employment believes this step will significantly enhance workers’ rights and ensure safer working conditions across the country, though industry owners have expressed differing views. The conventions include: 1. ILO Convention 155 on Occupational Safety and Health 2. ILO Convention 187 on the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health 3. ILO Convention 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Among these, Conventions 155 and 187 are considered fundamental by the ILO, officially recognized as such in 2022. Welcoming the interim government’s initiative, the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) stated in a press release that rights-based organizations have long been advocating for the ratification of these conventions. BLAST’s Honorary Executive Director, Sara Hossain, noted that this step will provide clearer definitions of workers’ safety rights and make it easier for workers to seek remedies in cases of rights violations. However, she also emphasized that the government must prioritize legislative reforms—either by introducing new laws or amending existing ones—to ensure the effective implementation of these commitments. This ratification marks a critical turning point in Bangladesh’s labor rights landscape, potentially setting higher benchmarks for worker safety and protection in one of the world’s largest apparel-producing nations.

The OSH Code, 2020 is a modern reform built on the foundation of 70 years of industrial law, guided by expert institutions like DGFASLI, ILO, and National Labour Commission. Its creation reflects India’s move toward a single safety law for every worker, whether in a mine, factory, or warehouse. The OSH Code, 2020 did not appear suddenly. It is the outcome of over a decade of consultations, reports, and international benchmarking aimed at simplifying India’s outdated labour laws. 1. Background – Need for Consolidation Before 2020, India had 13 separate central labour laws governing safety, health, and working conditions — including: • The Factories Act, 1948 • The Mines Act, 1952 • The Dock Workers (Safety, Health & Welfare) Act, 1986 • The Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 • The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 • The Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 • The Plantations Labour Act, 1951, and others. These Acts created overlapping jurisdictions, multiple registers, and complicated inspections, making compliance confusing for industries — especially logistics and service sectors. 2. Recommendations & Research Inputs The Second National Commission on Labour (2002) first recommended consolidation of all labour laws into four broad codes: • Wages • Industrial Relations • Social Security • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH). The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) later drafted the OSH Code by merging these 13 Acts into a single law. It sought expert inputs from: • Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) for industrial safety norms. • International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, particularly ILO Convention 155 (Occupational Safety and Health). • State Labour Departments, employers’ federations, and trade unions. The 3. Legislative Process The OSH Code Bill was introduced in Parliament in 2019, referred to the Standing Committee on Labour, and finally passed by Lok Sabha on September 22, 2020, and Rajya Sabha on September 23, 2020. It received Presidential assent on September 28, 2020. 4. Core Objective The purpose was to create a unified, technology-enabled, risk-based safety framework covering all workplaces — not just factories. For the first time, it explicitly recognized warehouses, e-commerce logistics centres, and gig/contract workspaces as establishments with safety obligations.

What are the most significant labour market developments on the horizon in the next 12 months? " ... The increase in fees from the Labour Inspection for violations of the Working Environment Act is a key labour market development, emphasising stricter enforcement of workplace regulations. This change will encourage better compliance with labour laws and improve workplace safety. ..." Thorkil H. Aschehoug About this and more, enjoy the Norway chapter in the current 2025 edition of the ICLG to Employment & Labour laws & regulations. Link in the comment's section ... Looking forward to the 2026 edition! #Employment #Labour #Norway

If you're managing HR in France, understanding conventions collectives is essential but not always straightforward. Our latest article breaks down what they are, how to identify the right one for your business, and why they matter for compliance and employee rights. #HRinFrance #ConventionsCollectives #EmploymentLawFR #FrenchLabourLaw #ViridianHR https://lnkd.in/eskYRbE4

Staying compliant in 2025 requires more than knowing the law, it’s about applying it daily. Explore our latest blog for a practical look at how to maintain compliance with South Africa’s evolving labour regulations. 📘 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dq9Wt7W7 #business #businesscompliance #hrsupportservices #HR #StayCompliant #WorkplaceCompliance #HRSupport #blog #labourlaw2025 #labourlawupdates

Labour Laws are important and are actually everyone's concern irrespective of the role assumed in industry, whether employer, employee, trade union or regulation agency. Labour Laws benefit all industry players as a legal framework for industry interaction is provided for fair and safe workplaces, protection of rights, and ensuring legal compliance. This includes among many other things, knowing rights to minimum wages, safe conditions, protection from discrimination, collective bargaining, industrial relations, health and safety regulations, social security, individual employment relationships, fair pay, proper termination processes, avoiding legal risks, financial penalties, and reputational damage. We invite you to join us on this mentorship journey as we embark on a new series where various Zambian Labour Laws are elucidated. In discussion: Employee Welfare - Section 92 to Section 106 of the ECA No.3 of 2019. ☆ Housing of employees ☆ Water and sanitation for employees ☆ Medical attention ☆ Employment polices, procedures and codes ☆ Non compliance with Division ☆ Regulations on polices, procedures and codes ☆ Category of employees ☆ Constitution of Labour Advisory Committee ☆ Composition of Labour Advisory Committee ☆ Functions of Labour Advisory Committee ☆ Powers of Labour Advisory Committee ☆ Secretariate of Labour Advisory Committee ☆ Application of minimum standards ☆ Duties of employer ☆ Regulation of wages and conditions of employment Save the date and see you there.

Make sure your Vietnam operations are solid & compliant: from employment contracts and wages to working hours, safety, and labors disputes, these 9 key guidelines give you clarity to avoid legal risks and protect your workforce. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gS5HDBcb #LaborLawVietnam #Compliance #HR #BusinessRiskManagement

Malta Employers hosted another Misco Talks event on 1st October in which in which the results of the latest HR Developments Report for 2025 were presented and discussed by a distinguished panel of experts including #DanielGalea, #NicholasSchembri and #CarolineZammit. The discussion was moderated by #JoanneBondin who highlighted the increasing transformation of the HR function into a strategic role for businesses. Upon welcoming a packed hall of participants, Director General #KevinJBorg updated members present on the Malta Employers’ positions with respect to the topical policy priorities, mainly the 2026 National Budget and the Pay Transparency Directive.

Make sure your Vietnam operations are solid & compliant: from employment contracts and wages to working hours, safety, and labors disputes, these 9 key guidelines give you clarity to avoid legal risks and protect your workforce. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHfN-VKG #LaborLawVietnam #Compliance #HR #BusinessRiskManagement

1,300 Workplace Inspections a Drop in the Ocean - Labour Experts: [Namibian] Labour experts say the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations' recently revealed 1 300 workplace inspections are inadequate. https://lnkd.in/d9qMvGD6 #Namibia #WorkplaceSafety #LabourRights #WorkplaceInspections #LabourExperts