Public told to chip in on labour law

Public told to chip in on labour law

Public told to chip in on labour law
While holding a May Day festival in Bangkok on May 1st of last year, staff call for an end to human rights violations and require a significantly higher minimum monthly salary. ( Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul )

The general public is being asked to comment on the proposed changes to the labor relations laws, which are available to comments until May 8.

The proposed revisions address 11 important issues, including the right of state employees to organize or attack, the resolution of labor issues, and penalties for unlawful job stops.

A law may be passed in accordance with the proposed changes that recognize the right of state officials, position employees, or employees in public organizations and state business agencies to obtain without having a political agenda.

The concept of “employer” may be changed to reflect the explanation set forth in the labor protection law. The shift aims to safeguard those who work for subcontractors.

Both sides may communicate or ask for a commission to settle the dispute on their behalf in an alternate plan for resolving labor problems.

Employers are required to inform their businesses 24 hours in advance if they choose to practice their right by participating in a work stoppage that must not have an impact on key public services.

A contingency plan for maintaining simple service must be prepared in advance, and the public must be informed at least 7 days in advance in case a labor stoppage affects key public services like public health, energy, and waterfront. Every year, for a plan has been reviewed.