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Labor and Working Conditions

DefinedTerm · Legislation

IFC PS2 (revised 2012) applies to all IFC-financed projects. Requires: signed employment agreements, wage records, grievance mechanisms, non-discrimination policies, and OHS management systems. Subcontractor compliance is the primary client's responsibility. Violation can trigger suspension of disbursements and mandatory remediation.

TERM CODE
ifc-ps2
LEGISLATION IDENTIFIER
IFC Performance Standard 2
LEGISLATION JURISDICTION
Global / Multilateral
LEGISLATION LEGAL FORCE
https://schema.org/InForce
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