Labour Law E-Academy: effective regulation for development

Labour is at the heart of human, economic and social development. Striking the right balance in labour regulation is therefore critical. The Academy's program provided the theoretical and practical knowledge required to develop effective labour law regulation for development. It took a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on economic, human rights and legal perspectives on labour regulation. Particular emphasis was placed on how labour regulation can be effective for vulnerable groups in the labour market, and on the impact of COVID-19 on labour regulation. The Academy provided a global forum to learn from high-level international experts, discuss and share experience with practitioners, and to test practical approaches and innovative methodologies. During the three weeks, participants came together in plenary sessions, and participated in a wide range of hands-on, elective thematic track sessions and sharing experiences sessions. To encourage learning through active participation, a lot of space was devoted to case studies, role-plays, and guided group discussions. OBJECTIVES • Analyse labour regulation from economic, human rights and legal perspectives • Identify measures to enhance labour regulation and make it effective • Participate in consultative processes for labour regulation policy development • Use comparative experience and data for evidence-based policy advice CONTENT The purpose and the scope of labour regulation Theories of development, and why it matters International labour standards, and other global regulation of labour The role of law in the development project The contours and functioning of labour markets Labour market institutions and their impact Techniques for labour regulation, and understanding its impact The law and economics of labour regulation The employment relationship and its role as a regulatory device Different forms of employment, and labour market segmentation Labour regulation and vulnerable groups in the labour market The impact of trade, international financial institutions, and global supply chains Governance: the roles of the state and the social partners Policy development for effective labour regulation Ensuring workplace compliance and access to labour justice Labour regulation and development after COVID-19 ACHIEVEMENTS A Certificate of achievement is awarded to all participants that have attended successfully at least ten (10) of the plenary sessions, three (3) track sessions and four (4) knowledge sharing sessions.