Presented By:

Muhammad Zubair

Labour Laws of Pakistan

The Constitution of Pakistan provisions • Article 11 of the Constitution prohibits all

forms of slavery, forced labour and child labour

• Article 17 provides for a fundamental right to exercise the freedom of association and the right to form unions

• Article 18 proscribes the right of its citizens to enter upon any lawful profession or occupation and to conduct any lawful trade or business

Continue…Article 25 lays down the right to equality

before the law and prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex alone

Article 37(e) makes provision for securing just and humane conditions of work, ensuring that children and women are not employed in vocations unsuited to their age or sex, and for maternity benefits for women in employment

Article 38 well being irrespective of sex, caste creed or race; Social Security

Concurrent SubjectDefinition: It is the responsibility of both

the Federal and Provincial GovernmentsFor uniformity laws are enacted by the

Federal GovernmentProvincial Governments may make rules

and regulations of their own

HistoryIndustrial Disputes Act 1947Industrial Disputes Ordinance 1959Industrial Disputes Ordinance 1968Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969An amendment in 2002Industrial Relations Act 2008Labour Policy 2010

Contract of Employment & TerminationFormal appointment letterTerms and conditions & nature and tenurePay, allowances and other fringe benefitsOne month wages or in lieu of notice

Working Time and Rest Time9 hours a day and 48 hours a weekRest or meals of at least 1 hour

LeavesAfter 12 months service, 14 paid leaveAfter 4 months, 6 weeks Maternity leave 14 days of Annual leave, 10 days Casual leave

Minimum Age & Protection of Young Workers14 and 18 years with adolescent certificate Child can 5 hours in a day

Pay IssuesMinimum of Rs. 6,000 (from 2008)

Trade Union and Employers AssociationRegistered UnionsStrikes & Lock-outs Without Notice of conciliation Strikes & Lock-

outs are illegal

Collective Labour DisputesCommencement of a dispute,  

Give written notice15 days Notice to settle by negotiation

ConciliationServe a notice within 15 days for not settlementA copy to Conciliator and Labour Court

ArbitrationIf the conciliation failsagreed upon ArbitratorArbitrator gives his or her award within 30 daysAward is valid for 2 years

Labour CourtsAt Provincial level

Labour Force of Pakistan (2009 estimates)Total: 53 million people47 % within the Agriculture sector10 % in the Manufacturing & Mining sector43 % in other professions

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