ILO Convention no. 190 on the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work and approaches to its implementation in the legislation of Ukraine

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ID21774194
AuthorsViktoriіa Blyzniuk (0000-0003-2265-4614, Institute of Economic Forecasting), L P Huk (0000-0002-0143-077X, Institute of Economic Forecasting), T V Burlay (0000-0003-4530-9151, Institute of Economic Forecasting)
Year2026
Volume97
Issue2
Pages127-150
Publication date2026-06-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueUkrainian society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1681-116X • E-ISSN: 2518-735X
PublisherNational Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Co. LTD Ukrinformnauka) (Publications) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.15407/socium2026.02.127
OpenAlexW7166440858
LanguageEN
References cited14

The study focuses on the problem of violence (physical, psychological, sexual, or economic) and harassment in the workplace, which is a global issue of high relevance. The article pays special attention to the content, structure and impact of the application of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. The key provisions of this Convention are indicated, namely: the definition of the concept of ‘violence and harassment in the world of work’, a feature of which is its broad and inclusive nature, covering various forms of behaviour – from psychological pressure to physical violence; emphasis on the need to take into account the gender dimension of violence; outlining the broad scope of application of ILO Convention No. 190, which covers not only workplaces, but also work-related spaces (business trips, communications, training, digital environment, etc.); establishing the obligation of the state to form a comprehensive policy to prevent violence and harassment in the workplace. It is noted that the Convention applies to all persons in the field of work, including employees; employed persons regardless of their contractual status; persons undergoing vocational training; employees whose employment relationships have been terminated; volunteers; persons seeking work; persons exercising authority, performing duties and bearing the responsibility of the employer. It is emphasised that the peculiarity of the Convention is its orientation towards a preventive model of regulation, which provides for the participation of employers, employees and their organisations in the formation of a healthy and safe working environment. The international experience of implementing ILO Convention No. 190 is analysed using the example of France, Italy, Spain and other states. Author’s proposals have been developed for introducing reformative changes to the regulatory and legal field of Ukraine in the context of implementing the provisions of ILO Convention No. 190, namely, in the following areas: fundamental definitions; procedural prevention, expanded guarantees of rights to occupational safety; state supervision; evidence-based reform; protection from victimisation; social compensation; information and consultation; sufficient and objective statistics. It is emphasised that Ukraine objectively needs to consolidate the efforts of all stakeholders – national tripartite social partners, legislative and judicial authorities, scientific and expert community, civil society – in order to effectively promote the process of ratification and implementation of ILO Convention No. 190 through consolidated actions, taking into account domestic realities

Convention · Harassment · Legislation · Obligation · Legal Studies and Reforms · Legal, Health, Environmental and COVID-19 Challenges · Occupational Health and Global Justice

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