Governance
General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency (GLI EA)
The state body responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with labour legislation in Bulgaria.
Definition
The General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency (GLI EA) is a state body under the Minister for Labour and Social Policy, responsible for the overall control and enforcement of labour law compliance across all sectors and activities in Bulgaria. It conducts inspections, investigates complaints regarding workers' rights (including remuneration, working conditions, and employment contracts), issues mandatory instructions to employers to rectify violations, and imposes administrative penalties. The GLI EA plays a crucial role in ensuring that employers adhere to the provisions of the Labour Code and other related legislation.