Employee Awareness

• Wages: Minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay for equal work.
• Working Hours: Maximum work hours, rest periods, and overtime regulations.
  
• Benefits: Social security, health insurance, maternity leave, and other statutory benefits.
  
• Occupational Safety and Health: Safe working conditions, hazard prevention, and workers’ compensation.
  
• Termination of Employment: Notice periods, severance pay, and unfair dismissal protections.
  

Importance of Labor Standards

• Protecting Worker Rights: Ensures fair treatment and prevents exploitation.   
• Promoting Social Justice: Creates a level playing field for workers.   
• Enhancing Productivity: Contributes to a motivated and satisfied workforce.
• Economic Stability: Prevents labor unrest and promotes industrial peace.

Challenges in Labor Standards Enforcement

• Informal Economy: Difficulty in regulating workers in the informal sector.
• Global Supply Chains: Ensuring compliance in complex supply chains.
• Economic Pressures: Balancing labor standards with economic growth.

Labor Standards and Global Trade

International labor standards play a crucial role in global trade. Organizations like the International Labour Organization (ILO) set global labor standards to promote fair competition.