IoL and MoL Organise a Workshop on Labour Legislation between Evaluation and Amendment: Selected Topics
In cooperation with the MoL, the IoL at Birzeit University held a workshop on Labour Legislation between Evaluation and Amendment: Selected Topics. The workshop elaborated on conclusions of studies on labour legislation, which were developed by the IoL research team under supervision of MoL.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Ahmed Majdalani, Minister of Labour, highlighted the need to review provisions of the Labour Law several years after it entered into force. In this vein, Dr. Majadalani highly appreciated all efforts made to develop respective studies, particularly those presented by the IoL. Also commending the significant role played by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Dr. Majdalani appreciated the role of primary partners, including representatives of the PGFTU and employers.
Mr. Munir Quleibu, ILO representative, confirmed the significance of IoL studies on labour legislation. These emphasise that labour regulations should be consistent with international standards. In line with the ILO Strategic Plan, these studies further outline the need to approve a clear approach towards reviewing the labour legislation in force. Mr. Quleibu indicated that the said studies would be translated into English and presented to the ILO Regional Office. They will be a point of departure towards relevant future programmes.
Mrs. Buthaynah Salem, Director General of the MoL Legal Affairs Directorate, explained that these labour legislation-related studies are in line with the MoL Strategic Plan. They are a first step towards a set of procedures to be endorsed by the Ministry in the process of reviewing the labour sector’s legal framework.
In the first session of the workshop, the IoL research team presented three studies, including on labour justice, union regulation, and certain provisions pertaining to individual employment contract. The second session cast light on several themes, including women, Labour Law, labour inspection, social insurance and work injuries.
Discussants stressed that conclusions and recommendations set by the aforementioned studies should be implemented. Current provisions under labour regulations need be either invigorated or amended.
It is worth noting that these studies were compiled in the context of a project funded by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) – Ramallah Office.
