Kathmandu, May 2 -- The number of regular workers in Nepal employed under contracts without an end date fell sharply in 2024, declining by 10.67 percent compared to 2023. This drop signals growing challenges in enforcing labour laws and regulations, according to a report released on Thursday to mark May Day.

An increasing number of businesses are opting to hire contract labourers or interns, the report noted, with a significant rise in outsourcing practices among Nepali companies.

May Day, also known as Workers' Day or International Workers' Day, commemorates the struggles and achievements of the labour movement.

According to the Labour Audit Report 2024, an annual publication by the General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions, more co...