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Course Details

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Objective

  1. To provide students with an understanding of the concept and importance of labour conditions in the workplace.

  2. To familiarize learners with laws, regulations, and standards governing labour conditions and workers’ rights.

  3. To examine issues related to wages, working hours, workplace safety, health, and social security.

  4. To analyze the relationship between employers and employees and the role of trade unions and labour organizations.

  5. To develop awareness of fair labour practices and the prevention of exploitation and discrimination at work.

  6. To understand the impact of labour conditions on productivity, economic development, and social welfare.

  7. To encourage critical thinking about current labour issues at local, national, and global levels.

Learning Outcome

  1. Understanding Labor Laws: Participants will gain knowledge of important labor laws and regulations that govern working conditions.

  2. Awareness of Workers' Rights: The course will cover workers' rights and the responsibilities of employers.

  3. Assessment of Workplace Conditions: Learners will learn how to evaluate and assess workplace environments for compliance with labor standards.

  4. Conflict Resolution Skills: Training on how to resolve disputes between employers and employees effectively.

  5. Advocacy Skills: Development of skills to advocate for better labor conditions and policies.

  6. Empathy and Ethics: An understanding of the ethical implications of labor conditions and the importance of promoting fair treatment in the workplace.

  7. Policy Development: Skills to help develop and implement policies that improve labor conditions

Course Content

Training Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Better Worker Conditions (Theory)

Duration: 1.5 Hours

  • Definition of worker conditions

  • Importance of decent working conditions

  • Benefits for workers and enterprises

  • Shared responsibilities of employers and workers

Module 2: Legal and Ethical Standards for Worker Conditions (Theory)

Duration: 2 Hours

  • National labor standards and regulations

  • International labor standards (ILO principles)

  • Employer obligations regarding worker conditions

  • Ethical workplace practices

Module 3: Occupational Safety, Health, and Workplace Environment (Theory + Practice)

Duration: 3 Hours
Theory:

  • Safe and healthy working environments

  • Workplace facilities (lighting, ventilation, sanitation, rest areas)

  • Prevention of workplace accidents and illness

Practice:

  • Workplace condition assessment using checklists

  • Group discussion on improvement measures

Module 4: Working Hours, Wages, and Welfare Facilities (Theory + Practice)

Duration: 3 Hours
Theory:

  • Fair wages and timely payment

  • Working hours, overtime, and rest periods

  • Welfare facilities (canteen, drinking water, first aid)

Practice:

  • Case study analysis on wage and hour compliance

  • Group problem-solving activity

Module 5: Worker Rights, Communication, and Grievance Handling (Theory + Practice)

Duration: 3 Hours
Theory:

  • Worker rights and dignity at work

  • Effective workplace communication

  • Grievance handling mechanisms

Practice:

  • Role-play: handling worker complaints

  • Designing a simple grievance procedure

Module 6: Mental Well-being and Psychosocial Work Environment (Theory + Practice)

Duration: 2 Hours
Theory:

  • Stress, harassment, and workplace pressure

  • Promoting respect and inclusion

  • Work–life balance strategies

Practice:

  • Scenario discussion on psychosocial risks

  • Group activity: improvement action ideas

Module 7: Review, Assessment, and Workplace Improvement Planning (Practice)

Duration: 1.5 Hours

  • Review of key learning points

  • Short assessment or group presentation

  • Development of workplace improvement action plans

Who is it for?

Workers and Employees in the enterprise and Leader representative.

Training Method

Theory (9.00 hours) Practice (7.00 hours)

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Participants should be workers, supervisors, HR staff, or managers

  • Basic understanding of workplace operations

  • Ability to communicate in English

  • Willingness to participate in discussions and practical activities

  • No prior specialized training required