Short Course:
International Labour Law
Course Outline
Labour Law is a constantly evolving field of law and one which has a direct impact on governments, businesses, civil society organisations and workers. It influences the way in which governments design and enforce their labour laws and policies. It also establishes standards which are relevant for businesses, and it provides workers and workers' associations with mechanisms for protection.
This course is designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of the relevant legal frameworks especially as they relate to rights at work, rights of association and representation, labour exploitation and modern slavery, the rights of vulnerable workers and the responsibilities of various entities including business, governments, and trade unions. Developments across these issues will be discussed within the ever-changing context of work today, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to increased gig-work and legislative developments on business accountability for human rights violations and others.
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Have a clear understanding of the principal elements of international labour law
- Be aware of the responsibilities of various entities involved in developing and upholding international labour standards
- Understand their role and the role of the organisations/entities they work for in combatting labour rights violations including modern slavery
- Be better able to engage in evolving debates on labour rights around the world
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Indicative course topics
- Principles and Structures of International Labour Law
- ILO - organisational structure
- Sources of International Labour Law - procedures and main substantive areas
- Supervision, reporting and complaint mechanisms
- Rights at Work: Health and Safety, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Wages
- Labour Inspectors
- Social Security
- Rights of Association and Representation
- Modern Slavery, Forced Labour, Child Labour, Labour Trafficking
- Migrant Workers and Other Vulnerable Workers
- Non-Standard Forms of Work / Gig Workers
- Business Responsibilities for Labour Rights in Supply Chains
- Legal Foundations of Public International Law
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