1. Foundations of labour justice systems

Principles, functions and global perspectives on labour justice — including the distinction between judicial and non-judicial mechanisms and the role of international labour standards. Grounded in ILO guidance on labour dispute prevention and resolution.

2. Legal and regulatory frameworks

Ensuring scope, coverage and effective access to labour justice — examining how legal frameworks shape access for workers, including migrant workers and those in the informal economy.

3. Institutions and mechanisms in practice

Courts, tribunals and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes — their design, functions, strengths and limitations in different national contexts.

4. Institutional performance and effectiveness

Making labour justice systems more operational using the ILO's principles of effectiveness for labour dispute prevention and resolution — including caseload management, timeliness, and enforcement of outcomes.

5. The role of social partners

The contribution of employers' organisations and trade unions to labour dispute prevention and resolution — including collective bargaining, grievance mechanisms, and bipartite dispute prevention initiatives.

6. Digitalisation and labour justice

How digital tools and e-justice reforms are reshaping how disputes are filed, processed, and resolved — including digital case management systems and their implications for access to justice.

7. Comparative experiences and peer learning

Sharing practices and insights across legal traditions, institutions and regions — including focus on specific sectors and geographic contexts.

By the end of this blended course on access to labour justice, you will be able to:

• Understand the key features of effective, accessible and inclusive labour justice systems
• Analyse the legal, institutional and procedural dimensions of labour dispute prevention and resolution
• Identify critical challenges related to accessibility, effectiveness and enforcement
• Compare judicial and non-judicial mechanisms, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Draw on international experiences and translate them into your own national or institutional context
• Engage with peers to exchange insights and share good practices in labour justice reform
• Develop practical, action-oriented solutions to improve access to labour justice

This highly interactive blended course runs across three phases:

• Phase 1 — Online (16–20 November 2026) : Introductory online module via the ITCILO eCampus portal. Participants engage with preparatory materials, interactive modules, and facilitated online discussions to build a shared foundation before the residential week.
• Phase 2 — Residential in Turin (23–27 November 2026) : Five days at the ITCILO Campus in Turin. Immersive, face-to-face sessions including expert presentations, real-life case studies, group work, peer exchange, and participatory workshops. Participants are accommodated at the campus with full board and private facilities.
• Phase 3 — Online (30 November – 4 December 2026) : Consolidation online module. Participants apply learning to their own contexts, complete assignments, and engage in a final exchange of good practices and action plans.

• Cutting-edge knowledge — The course draws on the latest ILO research, including the outcomes of the 2025 Tripartite Technical Meeting on Access to Labour Justice for All and emerging comparative practices.
• Blended depth — Combine the flexibility of online learning with the intensity of a residential week in Turin for richer exchange and networking.
• A truly global community — Meet and learn from judges, mediators, ministry staff and social partners from across the world.
• Actionable takeaways — Leave with concrete strategies and tools applicable to your specific institutional and national context.
• ILO-grounded content — All teaching is anchored in ILO international labour standards and comparative legal practice.

The course fee includes full board accommodation at the ITCILO campus in Turin, routine medical care, medical insurance, and internet access.

Travel costs are not included in the course fee and remain the participant's responsibility.

• Language — The entire training programme is conducted in English. A good command of the language is required.
• How to apply —  Click  Apply Now and complete the online form. Applications are reviewed through a selection process, subject to receipt of the completed application form and a sponsorship letter from the employing organization covering the course fees.
• Payment and cancellation — The total fee must be paid in advance. To withdraw, notify the Centre in writing at least 14 days before the course start date. See the full payment and cancellation policy.