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At a press conference on Monday 30 June 2025, Luxembourg's Minister of Labour, Georges Mischo, and the Director of the Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM), Marco Boly, presented the ITM's 2024 activity report.
The report takes stock of a year focused on consolidating the ITM's preventive role, described as being "at the heart of changes in the world of work".
In a continuously evolving socio-economic context, the ITM stated that it had fully assumed its role as a guarantor of fair working conditions and the safety and health of employees, while supporting companies in meeting their obligations. The 2024 annual report highlights the commitment and professionalism of ITM teams through monitoring, prevention, information and awareness-raising initiatives.
The past year saw an increase in such initiatives, including awareness campaigns for young people (internships and jobs), targeted information on new legal obligations, presentations in secondary schools, information sessions in the hospitality and agricultural sectors, and participation in several public events. The ITM also developed practical tools, such as a guide for winegrowers, in collaboration with other institutions, and represented Luxembourg at international conferences (sharing best practices).
In line with the 2023-2028 government coalition agreement, a structural reform of the ITM is currently being prepared. The aim is to improve access to information, enhance support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), develop internal skills, particularly in mental health at work, and consolidate cooperation with national and European labour stakeholders.
In response to the changing world of work, the ITM said it is continuing its shift towards a more proactive and preventive administration. Minister Mischo emphasised that "simply applying the law is no longer enough: we must now anticipate risks, support changes and build a work culture based on prevention."
ITM Director Marco Boly confirmed this strategic direction, stating: "We want the educational phase of inspections to play an increasingly important role. The ITM is not limited to imposing sanctions; it must also inform, explain and support compliance."
Looking ahead, the ITM plans step up its focus on prevention: beyond information, it aims to foster a shared culture of prevention within businesses and society. Starting in 2025, new inspection practices will emerge, emphasising education, explanation and voluntary compliance, particularly within SMEs.
While continuing to address "traditional" risks (e.g. falls, musculoskeletal disorders and exposure to harmful substances), the ITM is also turning its attention to emerging issues, such as psychosocial risks (burnout, stress, isolation), the digital transition and evolving forms of employment. To address these challenges, it will develop new tools, intensify its awareness campaigns and expand its offer of practical and accessible training courses, aligned with real-world needs.
The ITM website will gradually be enhanced to provide the public with fact sheets, simulators, interactive guides and other resources to help facilitate the understanding and application of prevention rules.
Moreover, the ITM announced plans to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration to ensure consistent and integrated support. Cooperation charters will be developed with stakeholders in the health, social security and education sectors, as well as social partners and training organisations.
The ITM reaffirmed its commitment to providing lasting support to stakeholders in the workplace towards safer, fairer and healthier working conditions. "Prevention should no longer be seen as a constraint, but as a lever for sustainable performance," it said.
Key figures for 2024
In 2024, as in previous years, requests from applicants to the ITM increased: 51,632 calls received (up 16.96% from 44,146 in 2023); 3,068 counter visits recorded (up 9.30% from 2,807); 36,940 emails received (up 14.26% from 32,330); 10,799 letters received (up 7.13% from 10,080).
As part of its mission to advise and assist employees and employers, as well as to provide practical legal and technical information in the implementation of legal, regulatory, administrative and conventional provisions in the area of labour law and occupational health and safety, the ITM received 58,485 requests for information in 2024.
As of 31 December 2024, the ITM employed 136 labour inspectors, including 102 operational field inspectors and 34 non-operational field inspectors.
The ITM carried out a total of 5,242 inspections and issued 1,152 fines (amounting to €6.37 million) in 2024. This includes 765 fines (totalling €3.43 million) imposed on companies that failed to comply following initial requests from the ITM.
The full 2024 ITM activity report is available (in French) at www.itm.lu.
