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Overview

Workplace inspections are done as routine or spot checks to ensure compliance with labour legislation, regulations and International standards.

 

Routine inspection

A routine labour inspection is conducted on a day to day basis to check general compliance in the workplace.

 

Spot check inspection

This type of inspection is conducted in response to a specific reported alleged contravention. Employees or employers can request a spot check.

Who is eligible?

All organisations

How do I get this service?

Visit or call any nearest labour office

What supporting documents are required?

 No supporting documents are required

How long will this service take?

Routine Inspection (two weeks)

Spot check (14 days depending on gravity of the matter)

 

Where can I obtain this service?

The nearest District Labour Office

Where can I get more information on this Service

Districts' Contact Numbers

Department of Labour and Social Security
Head office, Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 37372772
Gaborone Regional Labour Office I
Tel. (+267) 3971406
Gaborone Regional Labour Office II
Tel. (+267) 3956019
Francistown Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2416933
Lobatse Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 5332569
Maun Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 68622705/2418
Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2611598
Serowe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 4632579
Kasane Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 6250216
 

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

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