Treaties and MoU's

Summary: The Convention extends basic labor rights to domestic workers worldwide. Adopted: 16/06/2011 Sanctioned and promulgated: 31/01/2014 International ratification: 10/06/2015 pdf file1039_Akte in het Engels.pdf (187 KB) pdf file1039_Decreet.pdf (36 KB)

Summary: The convention provides for the adoption of a coherent national occupational safety and health policy, as well as action to be taken by governments and within enterprises to promote occupational safety and health and to improve working conditions. Adopted: 22/06/1981 Sanctioned and promulgated: 04/07/2008 International ratification: 28/02/2011 Entry into force: 28/02/2012 pdf file475_Agreement in English.pdf (89 KB) pdf file475_Decreet.pdf (80 KB)  

Summary: The Convention sets minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship and contains provisions on conditions of employment, hours of work and rest, accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering, health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection. Signed: 23/02/2006 Sanctioned and promulgated: 04/05/2012 International ratification: 20/08/2013 Entry into force: 20/08/2014 pdf file474_Agreement in English.pdf (1.07 MB) pdf file474_Decreet.pdf (35 KB)  

Summary: ILO Convention concerning the recruitment and placement of seafarers.   Adopted: 22/10/1996 Sanctioned and promulgated: 19/03/2004 pdf file456_Agreement in English.pdf (74 KB) pdf file456_Decreet.pdf (67 KB)  

Summary: The convention recognizes the importance of protecting fundamental rights at work for this particular category of workers, which often finds itself in situation of inequality and lack of protection. Adopted: 24/06/1994 Sanctioned and promulgated: 19/03/2004 International ratification: 08/06/2016 Entry into force: 08/07/2017 pdf file455_Agreement in English.pdf (51 KB) pdf file455_Decreet.pdf (64 KB)        

Summary: This Convention aims to promote and protect the rights of those who work at home creating products for an employer. Adopted: 20/06/1996 Sanctioned and promulgated: 19/03/2004 International ratification: 02/10/2012 Entry into force: 02/10/2013 pdf file434_Agreement in English.pdf (72 KB) pdf file434_Decreet.pdf (63 KB)  

Summary: For the purposes of this Convention, each Member shall consider the purpose of vocational rehabilitation as being to enable a disabled person to secure, retain and advance in suitable employment and thereby to further such person's integration or reintegration into society. Adopted: 20/06/1983 Sanctioned and promulgated: 21/12/1988 International ratification: 10/06/2015 Entry into force: 10/06/2016 pdf file433_Agreement in English.pdf (73 KB)  pdf file433_Decreet.pdf (107 KB)

Summary: ILO Convention 143 Concerning Migrations in Abusive Conditions and the Promotion of Equality of Opportunity and Treatment of Migrant Workers Adopted: 25/06/1975 pdf file190_Agreement in English.pdf (71 KB)  

Summary: ILO Convention n° 130 concerning medical care and sickness benefits. Adopted: 25/06/1969 Sanctioned and promulgated: 04/07/2008 pdf file189_Convention in English.pdf (248 KB)          

Summary: ILO Convention n°142 concerning vocational guidance and vocational training in the development of human resources Adopted: 25/06/1975 Sanctioned and promulgated: 19/03/2004 pdf file187_Agreement in English.pdf (68 KB) pdf file187_Recommendation in English.pdf (38 KB) pdf file187_Decreet.pdf (56 KB)  

Summary: ILO Convention n° 128 concerning invalidity, old-age and survivors' benefits Adopted: 29/06/1967 Sanctioned and promulgated: 13/03/2009 International ratification: 14/06/2017 Entry into force: 14/06/2018 pdf file186_Agreement in English.pdf (325 KB) pdf file186_Decreet.pdf (72 KB)

Summary: ILO Convention n°168 concerning employment promotion and protection against unemployment Adopted: 21/06/1988 Sanctioned and promulgated: 19/03/2004 International ratification: 21/10/2011 Entry into force: 21/10/2012 pdf file183_Agreement in English.pdf (182 KB) pdf file183_Decreet.pdf (69 KB)

Summary: Cooperation agreement Flanders - ILO Signed: 07/03/2016 pdf file1196_Agreement in English.pdf (628 KB)

Summary: C170 - Chemicals Convention. Adoption: 25/06/1990 Sanctioned and promulgated: 13/11/2015 International ratification: 14/06/2017 Entry into force: 14/06/2018 pdf file1123_Convention in English.pdf (173 KB) pdf file1123_Decreet.pdf (722 KB)    

Summary: C160 concerning labour statistics Adoption: 27/06/1985 Sanctioned and promulgated: 19/03/2004 pdf file182_Convention in English.pdf (117 KB) pdf file182_Decreet.pdf (63 KB)

Summary: Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention Adoption: 22/06/1993 Sanctioned and promulgated: 01/03/2002 International ratification: 09/06/2004 Entry into force: 09/06/2005 pdf file411_Agreement in English.pdf (159 KB) pdf file411_Decreet.pdf (74 KB)

Summary: Members should “undertake to establish a system of minimum wages which covers all groups of wage earners whose terms of employment are such that coverage would be appropriate". Adopted: 22/07/1970   pdf file1240_Agreement in English.pdf (16 KB)

Summary:  The Convention provides a clear framework for action and an opportunity to shape a future of work based on dignity and respect, free from violence and harassment. Adopted: 21/06/2019   pdf file1241_Convention in English.pdf (62 KB)  

Summary: MoU between VDAB - WDA on employment and vocational training. Signed: 02/11/2018 pdf file1246_MoU in English.pdf (1.42 MB)