International Labour Standards

The International Labour Conventions of the International Labour
Organisation (ILO) prescribe standards on matters such as labour
administration, employment rights, and occupational safety and health as
models for member states. These conventions have a significant influence
on the formulation of labour legislation in Hong Kong and 46 are currently
applied here. This compared favourably with most members of the
International Labour Organisation in the region. From July 1, 1997,
onwards, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has
continued to participate in the activities of the ILO such as its Twelfth
Asian Regional Meeting held in Bangkok during December 1997. The
HKSAR is taking part in ILO activities either as part of the delegation of
the People's Republic of China or using the name 'Hong Kong, China', in
consultation with the Chinese Government.

 

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