New decree orders safe, healthy workplaces in Laos
Workers have the legal right to require their employers to ensure occupational health and safety, a new governmental decree stipulates.
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith inked the decree on labour safety and health earlier this month. The 22-page decree, which was published in the Official Gazette on February 25, comes into effect 15 days after publication.
Employees can submit petitions to labour management agencies to intervene if their employers do not improve the workplace environment to meet health and safety standards in line with workers’ requests.
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
