Convention 190 and Recommendation 206 are the first international labor standards to provide a common framework to prevent, remedy and eliminate violence and harassment in the world of work, including gender-based violence and harassment.
Who does the
Convention 190 covers?
Salaried persons as defined in national law and practice. All people who work whatever their contractual situation.
People in training, including interns and apprentices. Workers who have been laid off.
Volunteers, job seekers and job applicants.
People who exercise the authority, functions or responsibilities of an employer.
The scope of Convention 190
Recognizing the diverse and changing nature of the world of work, the instruments apply to violence and harassment that occurs “during, in connection with, or as a result of work”
The physical workplace, public and private spaces when they are a workplace.
Displacements, trips, events or social or training activities related to work.
The places where the worker is paid, where he takes his rest or where he eats, where he uses sanitary or toilet facilities and changing rooms.
Work-related communications, including those made through information and communication technologies.
Accommodation provided by the employer.
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