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Labour and Mines Inspectorate (ITM)

The Labour and Mines Inspectorate (ITM) is involved, in particular, in monitoring labour law and occupational health and safety.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

Its procedures must be distinguished from those of the CCSS and the tax administration. Identify the competent body for each hiring and payroll formality.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

The ITM is involved, in particular, in matters of working conditions and occupational health and safety within its remit. It does not manage social security registrations in place of the CCSS. For employers, its information helps prepare contracts, working time arrangements and prevention measures. Certain activities, installations or cross-border assignments require specific procedures that must be identified before they begin.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A business opens a workshop: it reviews the applicable safety rules, equipment and authorisations, in addition to recruitment-related formalities.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Identifier les risques de l’activité
  • Préparer les documents de travail
  • Vérifier les démarches avant ouverture

The practical question

Find out more

Quels documents facilitent un échange avec l’ITM ?

Préparez la description de l’activité et la question précise, puis les documents liés au sujet : organisation du travail, contrat, horaires ou éléments de prévention. Les pièces pertinentes dépendent du dossier. Une documentation à jour permet d’expliquer les faits ; elle ne doit pas être reconstruite pour masquer une pratique différente de celle réellement suivie.

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

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Sources and verification

References consulted on 20 September 2026. Official procedures specify the applicable conditions and exceptions.

This guide explains a general process. The applicable rules depend on your situation; it does not constitute personalised advice. Report a correction.

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