This episode of the “Wild Side” presents an overview of the international framework for employee relations. Why do the employment laws in every country differ slightly but cover the same issues? It is because the framework for international labour law comes from the International Labour Organization (ILO). 190 ILO Conventions guide national lawmakers. Initially intended for governments, ILO Conventions have found their way into employee relations work in international companies. Host Alan Wild explains how the international framework for employee relations developed and which organisations are behind it all.

 

Key Takeaways: 

 

• The ILO: Its primary functions and why it was established. [:57]

 

• The eight fundamental Conventions and three areas of current focus of the ILO. [3:12]

 

• How do ILO Conventions become adopted by companies? [6:49]

 

• Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact [8:36]

 

• Laws and directives of the EU and the European Court of Justice. [11:30]

 

• OECD guidelines for multinational companies. [13:08]

Resources: 

 

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