Zoran Magdelinić *
FUNDAMENTAL CONVENTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION AND IMPLEMENTATION HEREOF IN NATIONAL LEGISLATIONS
Summary
In this paper there will be analysed conventions of fundamental character that refer to fundamental human rights at work, starting from freedom of association, collective bargaining, elimination of forced or compulsory labour, equal opportunities and treatment in respect of employment and occupation, to child protection and prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour. International labour standards (conventions and recommendations) are specific acts, which differ from other international instruments in its content. In addition to the abovementioned fundamental international labour standards, this paper will present the importance of implementation hereof via national legislation.
Key words: international conventions, employment, international labor organisation, labour standards, child protection.