Section 103: Functions, duties and powers of the Council

1) The functions, duties and powers of the Council shall be as follows:

(a) To give advice and suggestions to the Government of Nepal on labour policies,

(b) To give necessary advice and suggestions to the Government of Nepal for making timely reforms in the labour laws,

(c) To give suggestions to the Government of Nepal in relation to the ratification and implementation of any labour-related international convention to which Nepal is a party,

(d) To give advice and suggestions to the Government of Nepal in relation to the report to be submitted by the Government of Nepal under any labour-related international convention to which Nepal is a party,

(e) To prepare occupational safety and health standards and recommend the same to the Government of Nepal,

(f) To prepare codes of conduct on fair labour practice and recommend the same to the Government of Nepal,

(g) To give advice and suggestions to the Government of Nepal for the formulation of policies concerning vocational training and skill development (apprentice) training,

(h) To make necessary coordination with the Government of Nepal, employers and trade unions for maintaining industrial peace, sound industrial relationships and minimising labour disputes,

(i) To make necessary coordination with the Government of Nepal, employers and trade unions for enhancing employment and productivity,

(j) To frame and issue directives on collective bargaining as required, and

(k) To perform such other functions as prescribed.

2) The Council may form any committee or task force, as required, for the performance of its functions.

3) The functions, duties and powers of the committee or task force formed pursuant to sub-section (2) shall be as specified by the Council at the time of formation of such a committee.

4) The secretariat of the Council shall be located in the Ministry.