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1 online resource (101 pages) |
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Cover; Copyright page; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1. LABOUR INSPECTION -- GUARDIAN OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL PEACE; 1. Introduction; 2. The evolution of labour inspection; 3. The marginalization of labour inspection; 4. The impact of Arab Spring; 5. Regulatory renaissance -- the revival of labour inspection; 6. ILO Convention No. 81 -- a governance instrument; 7. Labour inspection and productivity; 8. Conclusion; 2. LABOUR INSPECTION POLICY AND STRATEGY; 1. Introduction; 2. Deļ¬ning the approaches; 3. The main elements of a labour policy |
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4. The main objectives of the labour inspection policy5. Institutional arrangements; 6. Strengthening the existing labour inspection structure at the central level; 7. Freeing labour inspectors from administrative duties; 8. Separating the functions of labour inspection from labour dispute resolution; 9. Enforcement strategy; a) The sanction approach; b) The compliance approach; 10. Type of inspection visits; a) Announced visits; b) Unannounced visits; c) Sustainable inspections; d) Self-inspections; 11. Prevention through effective labour inspections |
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12. Establishing a database/master register of enterprises13. Inspection planning; 14. Focus on poor working conditions; 15. Monitoring and control; 16. Management and operational procedures; 17. Cooperation with social partners; 18. Extending labour protection to the informal; 19. Knowledge management; 20. Media strategy; 21. Conclusion; 3. COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP; 1. Introduction; 2. Cooperation and partnership; 3. Conclusion; 4. THE ROLE OF PRIVATE INITIATIVES IN LABOUR INSPECTION; 1. Introduction; 2. Conceptual framework; 3. Singapore; 4. The Philippines; 5. The United Arab Emirates |
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6. China7. Better work; 8. Consequences of non-compliance; 9. Conclusion; 5. LABOUR INSPECTION AND CHILD PROTECTION IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY; 1. Introduction; 2. Child labour in the informal agricultural sector; 3. Prerequisites for effective labour inspection in the informal agricultural sector; a) Clear legislation; b) Political support; c) A single inspectorate; d) Clear priorities; e) Access to the informal economy; 4. The capacity building of labour inspectors in Thailand to deal with child labour; 5. The South-South cooperation between Brazil and East Timor on child labour |
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6. Child labour and labour inspection in the state of Bihar (India)7. Conclusion; 6. GOOD PRACTICES IN LABOUR INSPECTION IN ASEAN COUNTRIES; 1. Introduction; 2. ASEAN labour ministers meeting on labour inspection; 3. ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network; 4. Case study: Labour inspection trends in Singapore; a) The dual system; b) Preventive measures; c) Singapore Quality Award; d) Tripartism and social dialogue; 5. Case study: Labour inspection trends in Viet Nam; a) The role of the master plan in labour inspection strategy |
| Summary |
Current challenges brought about by globalization require that labour administrations in Asian countries put into practice well-coordinated and efficient administration systems, including effective labour inspection services. This book sets out the role, functions and organization of labour administration and inspection, highlighting best practices in these areas in a number of Asian countries. It gives a comprehensive overview of the recent changes in Asia and looks at the areas where there is an urgent need of improvement |
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B) An innovative way of organizing inspections: Improving the existing system of self-inspection |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Labor inspection -- Asia
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Essays.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Reference.
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Labor inspection
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Asia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Sivananthiram, Alagandram
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| ISBN |
9789221289562 |
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9221289567 |
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