LI-Audit-Methodology finaldraft - 070308

ILO PROGRAMME AND BUDGET 2008-09 LABOUR INSPECTION AUDITS – A METHODOLOGY Introduction 1. Effective labour inspection, as a main part of labour administration, is vital in ensuring that the principles of international labour standards are implemented at the enterprise level and in promoting good governance in the world of work, making Decent Work a reality. It helps to promote and ensure compliance with national legislation, such as on occupational safety and health, on working conditions, and on other aspect of the employment relationship, and increases the effectiveness of employment and work policies at the enterprise level, preventing the conflict and promoting social peace. However, in a rapidly changing world of work, labour inspectorates often face significant challenges in carrying out their functions effectively, they may be poorly resourced and their impact in the workplace, especially in the informal economy, can be minimal. 2. In its Programme and Budget for 2008-09, therefore, the ILO agreed to several actions to help reinvigorate and modernize labour inspection, including a joint immediate outcome to increase member States’ capacity to carry out labour inspection. This joint outcome contained specific targets for (1) carrying out tripartite labour inspection audits, (2) formulating and implementing national action plans, and (3) highlighting the need for more resources for ...