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Newsletter October, 2023

Convention n. 190 on Violence and Harassment of the International Labour Organization entered into force in Mexico

October, 2023
  • On 6 July 2023, the ILO Convention n. 190 on Violence and Harassment entered into force in Mexico.
Newsletter August, 2023

Portugal: Decree-Law no. 53/2023 of 3 July regulates the Decent Work Agenda

August, 2023
  • On 3 July 2023, Decree-Law no. 53/2023 which regulates de Decent Work Agenda was published in the Official Gazette. 
  • Thee Decent Work Agenda, approved by Law no. 13/2023 of 3 April 2023,  provides measures to improve working conditions and the conciliation of employees' professional and family lives.
  • The Decree entered into force on 6 July 2023 and takes effect retroactively since 1 May 2023.

Singapore: the government agreed to open social dialogue towards a new legislative framework for platform workers.

August, 2023

HanmiGlobal announced a new welfare policy

August, 2023
  • South Korean construction management firm HanmiGlobal announced a new welfare policy which entails additional incentives for all workers expecting a child.
  • The company’s policy is aimed to boost Korean fertility rate, which is the world lowest since 2013.

International Labour Conference (ILC) 2023

August, 2023
  • The International Labour Organisation (ILO) held its 111th annual Conference in Geneva, from 5 to 16 June 2023. It closed with the adoption of a new recommendation on quality apprenticeships, and new resolutions on just transition and labour protection.
  • Around 5,000 delegates representing governments, workers, and employers from the ILO’s 187 Member States were accredited to the Conference. 
Newsletter June, 2023

Mexico: New standard for telework safety and health conditions

June, 2023
  • On 8 June 2023, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare published the Official Mexican Standard NOM-037-STPS-2023 Telework-Safety and Health Conditions at Work (“NOM-037” or "Standard") in the Official Gazette of the Federation. 
  • NOM-037 states the health and safety conditions for employees teleworking across Mexico to prevent accidents and illnesses, as well as to promote a safe and healthy working environment.
  • It will enter into force 180 calendar days after its publication.

New Zealand: Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act 2023

June, 2023

USA: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in employment selection procedures

June, 2023

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