ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions)
The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998, amended 2022) identifies ten core labour conventions covering five categories of fundamental rights at work. The 2022 amendment added occupational safety and health as the fifth category. All 187 ILO member states are obligated to respect these principles regardless of ratification. The ten core conventions are: C029 (Forced Labour), C087 (Freedom of Association), C098 (Collective Bargaining), C100 (Equal Remuneration), C105 (Abolition of Forced Labour), C111 (Non-Discrimination), C138 (Minimum Age), C182 (Worst Forms of Child Labour), C155 (Occupational Safety), and C187 (Promotional Framework for OSH).
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Framework Domains (14)
Abolition of Child Labour
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-FP-3.1 | Minimum Age Convention (C138) |
| ILO-FP-3.2 | Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention (C182) |
Capability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-TRAINING | Worker and Manager Training |
Due Diligence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-DUE-DILIG | Human Rights Due Diligence |
Elimination of Discrimination
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-FP-4.1 | Equal Remuneration Convention (C100) |
| ILO-FP-4.2 | Discrimination Convention (C111) |
Elimination of Forced Labour
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-FP-2.1 | Forced Labour Convention (C29) |
| ILO-FP-2.2 | Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (C105) |
Freedom of Association
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-FP-1.1 | Freedom of Association (C87) |
| ILO-FP-1.2 | Right to Collective Bargaining (C98) |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-FPRW-POLICY | Fundamental Principles Policy Commitment |
Labour Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-CB | Right to Collective Bargaining |
| ILO-CHILD-MIN | Minimum Age for Employment |
| ILO-CHILD-WORST | Worst Forms of Child Labour |
| ILO-DISC-EMP | Discrimination in Employment and Occupation |
| ILO-DISC-REM | Equal Remuneration |
| ILO-FOA | Freedom of Association |
| ILO-FORCED-1 | Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labour |
| ILO-FORCED-2 | Abolition of Forced Labour |
| ILO-MIGRANT | Migrant Worker Protection |
OSH
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-OSH-1 | Occupational Safety and Health Framework |
| ILO-OSH-2 | Promotional Framework for OSH |
Remedy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-GRIEVANCE | Grievance Mechanism |
Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-REPORT | Public Reporting and Transparency |
Safe and Healthy Working Environment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-FP-5.1 | Occupational Safety and Health Convention (C155) |
| ILO-FP-5.2 | Promotional Framework for OSH Convention (C187) |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-SUPPLY | Supply Chain Labour Standards |
Working Conditions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ILO-WAGES | Wages and Hours of Work |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions)?
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions) is a compliance framework from International (ILO — 187 member states) with 14 domains and 28 controls. The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (1998, amended 2022) identifies ten core labour conventions covering five categories of fundamental rights at work. The 2022 amendment added occupational safety and health as the fifth category. All 187 ILO member states are obligated to respect these principles regardless of ratification. The ten core conventions are: C029 (Forced Labour), C087 (Freedom of Association), C098 (Collective Bargaining), C100 (Equal Remuneration), C105 (Abolition of Forced Labour), C111 (Non-Discrimination), C138 (Minimum Age), C182 (Worst Forms of Child Labour), C155 (Occupational Safety), and C187 (Promotional Framework for OSH). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions) have?
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions) has 28 controls organised across 14 domains. The largest domains are Labour Rights (9 controls), Abolition of Child Labour (2 controls), Elimination of Discrimination (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions) map to?
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (Core Conventions) maps to 262 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ASEAN Data Management Framework (14% coverage), Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) (14% coverage), EU Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) Strategy (14% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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