ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF LABOR INSPECTION: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS FOR VIETNAM

Abstract

International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 81 necessitates the development and operation of an effective labour inspection system, particularly in the context of the ongoing restructuring of the national inspection apparatus toward greater streamlining and centralization. This institutional shift offers opportunities to enhance the independence of inspection bodies while simultaneously presenting significant challenges related to professional capacity, coordination mechanisms, and scope of oversight. Employing a case study approach and international comparison, this study examines labour inspection models in several developed countries, including Germany, the Czech Republic, and Singapore, and compares them to Viet Nam’s newly restructured model. The findings reveal notable differences in specialization, organizational structure, and operational mechanisms, and give remarks on the strengths and limitations of the Vietnamese model. Based on these insights, the study proposes recommendations to improve the capacity and effectiveness of labour inspection activities. These findings highlight the characteristics of comparative labour inspection models and have practical implications for policy improvement and legal development in the labour management area