Are you an employee and do you think your boss is not following labor laws at all? In that case, you can call on a labor inspector. Here are some important cases that may fall under the jurisdiction of the labor inspection:
The case of non-compliance with normal working hours, the case of non-compliance with laws concerning workplace safety and health, how to report undeclared work, etc.
In which cases should a company be reported to the labor inspection?
Indeed, the labor inspection is involved when the employer does not comply with labor legislation, such as in the case of wages. This obviously includes respecting the SMIC index scale, discrimination, and others.
The labor inspection can also intervene when collective agreements are not respected as well as collective labor agreements. Sometimes, employers or employees contact the labor inspector if there is a need to observe discrimination, undeclared work, and also various acts contrary to the law. The same applies to non-compliance with collective agreements and collective labor agreements.
In cases where working hours exceed those dictated by labor law or in cases of undeclared work or work that is much harder than normal, and which undermines the dignity of employees, the labor inspection must be called upon.
In addition to all this, you should also know that you must contact the labor inspection if you notice that you are experiencing discrimination in your workplace. Beyond this role of control and enforcement, the labor inspection can also act as an advisor if employees have any issue at the workplace or regarding compliance with the labor code.
In specific cases, the labor inspection may also request that the company’s internal regulations be modified. Furthermore, this entity can arbitrate between the two parties (employer and employee) in case of disagreement between them. For example, this applies to the election of staff representatives.
Before you proceed to the moment when you will contact the labor investigator, you must ensure that you are within your rights. Without a doubt, there are times when a worker feels rescued from an act of discrimination or degradation in their work environment.
To help you see more clearly, you can:
· Request additional information from your boss or the HR office;
· Call on members of the Social and Economic Committee if they are available in your organization;
· Find an association that can assist you (representatives, union, etc.)
The information gathered will help you decide whether your requests fall within the competence of the labor inspector and are, of course, essential to their missions of control, anticipation, and information.
If you find that your employer is violating the labor code, contact the labor inspectorate to act as a mediator. To do this, the two contacts listed in the attached guide are available to you:
· Ask your staff representatives to contact the labor inspectorate or make the request yourself
Assuming you have staff representatives, members of the works council, or association delegates within the organization, inform them of the shortcomings you have observed. Their names and contact details should be provided on the notification sheets.
· Make the request for labor evaluation mediation yourself
Without staff representatives, you can indeed request the inspector’s mediation yourself. To do this, write them a letter. Be sure to include your full name as well as the company’s contact information.
