Labor Law for the Garment Industry
Misunderstanding of the labour law is a leading cause of non-compliance in the garment industry, as well as a significant barrier to productivity and improved working conditions.
This training draws upon commonly identified difficulties with the Labour Law and provides practical guidance and tools for factories to better apply the law.
Session details
♦ Contracts
♦ Working hours
♦ Payments
♦ Guidance on new decrees and circulars and what they mean for garment businesses
Target audience: Factory owners, factory managers, human resource managers and union representatives.
Duration: 1 day
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