International labor law is a body of rules covering a myriad of regulations around the rights and duties of employees, employers, and governments – it’s headed by the International Labour Organization (ILO), coordinating with other agencies.
The standards set by international labor law often inspire regional regulations. Specifically, there are Conventions (legally binding) and Recommendations (non-binding guidelines)Opens a new window . Fundamental conventions cover an individual’s right to work, the rights of a child, the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, and the like. Importantly, these international laws apply if your country is a member-state of the ILO.