National labour law sets out the rights and responsibilities of workers and management in the enterprise. Most international buyers require suppliers to comply with ILO core labour standards as well as national labour law. National labour law normally covers:

• employment contracts (e.g. hiring, firing and redundancy)
  
• minimum wages and compensation for overtime and working on days off
  
• hours of work, including working time limits
  
• leave (e.g. maternity / parental, annual and sick leave)
  
• occupational health and safety and workers compensation
  
• workplace relations including dispute resolution.
  
  

For more information on national labour standards, visit the ILO database of national legislation: NATLEX