Act,1965, the employment special provisions act,1966, the employment of young persons and children act, 1933 and the minimum wages and conditions of employment act, 1982. Labour relations and industrzal disputes 3 the labour relations and industrial cts 14 of 1975, disputes act or 1978, 14 of 1983 7 of 1986, 8th april, 1975. Understanding zambian labour laws and termination of. Application and power of exemption provided that this subsection shall not have effect in relation to the following. The zambian government is attempting to address the challenges that young people face when entering the labour force, implementing policies to encourage entrepreneurship and improving technical skills for example the zambia national service has been reorganised into the zambian. Employers may establish or join other pension schemes under zambiian pension scheme regulation act.
Zambia labour laws employment act employment special provisions act industrial and labour relations act industrial and labour relations amendments act. The main contention of the labour movement was not just the creation of jobs, but rather placed more emphasis on the creation of decent and meaningful jobs which lead to both personal and national development. Repeal and savings chapter 276 minimum wages and conditions of employment act no. This has had a negative effect on industrial relations and productivity both at enterprise level as well as.
The reference to british acts in one act and english acts in another may create the impression that the former is wide and inclusive of acts from other parts of britain in addition to england. Trade unions and democracy in zambia democracy in africa. The employment code act, 2019 arrangement of sections part i preliminary provisions section 1. Provided that in any case not covered by the rules referred to in this subsection, the labour court shall act in such manner as it considers best fitted to do substantial justice and effect and carry out the objects of this act, and for that purpose the labour court may give instructions on the course to be pursued which shall be binding on the. The employment act chapter 268 of the laws of zambia is the principal piece of legislation governing employee rights in zambia. The employment code act, 2019 national assembly of zambia. The education act requires the government to provide free education up to the seventh grade and stipulates that education is compulsory for children of schoolgoing age. This act may be cited as the minimum wages and conditions of employment act. Redundancy in zambian labour law cliffe dekker hofmeyr. The primary law governing the mining sector in zambia is the mines and minerals development act no. Employment act, chapter 268, volume 15 of the laws of zambia.
Amidst the recent democratic crisis following the announcement that the patriotic front government intends to deregister the main opposition party the movement for multiparty democracy few commentators have pickedup on the growing tension between new president michael sata and zambias trade unions. Minimum wages and conditions of employment act, cap 276. This act may be cited as the industrial and labour relations amendment act, 1997, and shall be read as one with the industrial and labour relations act, in this act referred to as the principal act short title cap. Redundancy in zambian labour law 10th july 2014 the employment act chapter 268 of the laws of zambia is the principal piece of legislation governing employee rights in zambia. The zambian labour market has faced a lot of challenges, dating back to the liberalisation of zambias economy from the early 1990s. An act to establish the law association of zambia and to dissolve the law society of zambia 23rd march, 1973 part i preliminary 1. Statement by ps ministry of labour and social security mr. The act also requires zambian labour laws maternity leave, for female employees, be paid up to 90 days provided such female employees have worked for a minimum of twenty four months with their employers.
A distinction is drawn between oral contracts of service, which are governed by part iv of the employment act, and written contracts of service, which are governed by part v. The employment act chapter 268 of the laws of zambia is the principal piece of legislation. Zambian labour law does not allow hiring casual and fixed term workers for tasks of permanent nature. Minister of labour and social security during the tripartite consultative labour council meeting on covid19 held at twangale park on 26th march, 2020 april 8, 2020.
The repealed minimum wages and conditions of employment act chapter 276, volume 15 of the laws of zambia defined protected person to. Basic employment conditions and the labour act, 2007. The industrial and labour relations act provides for the formation of trade unions and employers representative organisations including matters related to dispute resolution in employment cases. Out of the labour force, 2,041,306 were male and 1,356,988 were female. In 2017, the labour force was estimated at 3,398,294 persons of which 60. I will be interested in getting interpretations of the zambian constitution. The workers compensation act and the minimum wages and conditions of employment act. The zambian labour laws have, over the years, been fragmented and have made it difficult for employers and employees to keep abreast with their obligations and comply to labour legislation. Chapter 268employment act arrangement of sections section part ipreliminary 1. The ni gerian labour act does not define what cas ualisation is and does not provide a legal framework for the regulation of the terms and conditions of this work arrangement. Covid19 legal resources are available on zambialii here. Since then, there has been a steady growth in the use of casual.
Furthermore, the government enacted the teaching profession act in 20, which propels the enhancement of professionalism in the teaching service, and regulation of. This is the reason why a labour expert in ndola says it is important for workers to study the employment act so that they understand the provisions of the law that could help them in their situations. The industrial and labour relations act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. It repealed and replaced the mines and minerals development act no. Provided that any person who, before the commencement of this act, was appointed to be a labour commissioner or a labour officer shall be deemed to have been appointed for the purposes of and in pursuance of the provisions of this act. One of the main factors underlying lack of respect for decent work for women is the lack of compliance and adherence to the provisions on these important pieces of legislation in the zambian law. This act may be cited as the law association of zambia act. Its almost been a month since the the the employment code act no. Registration of factories 6, factories to be registered. The laws of zambia copyright ministry of legal affairs, government of the republic of zambia employee means any person who has entered into or works under a contract of. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires interpretation the associationmeans the law association of zambia established by.
Mining laws and regulations zambia covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions. However, section 71 of the act provides that a worker should not be employed for more than three months wi thout the regularisation of such employment. Acts of parliament post 1997 the employment code act no. Central copperbelt eastern luapula lusaka muchinga northern northwestern southern western. A legal analysis of retrenchment and termination of employment under the labour laws of zimbabwe ushered in by the labour amendment act, 2015. The annotated text can be exported to pdf and ms word formats. This act may be cited as the employment code act, 2019. Understanding the zambian labour laws and termination of. Zambian labour laws pdf contract of foreign service means a contract of service made within zambia for entering into contracts prescribed by the law of the country of employment. Employment services act 8 of 2011 registered employers organization or registered trade union means an employers organisation or a trade union that is registered in terms of section 57 of the labour act, 2007.
The law forbids wage deduction except for personal. A legal analysis of retrenchment and termination of. Enacted by the parliament of zambia part i preliminary provisions 1. In zambia, the laws of zambia equally protects the right to decent through various legislation that government employment and conditions of employment. Rights of employees in respect of trade union membership and its activities 6. Employment creation policies and strategies in zambia. The mmda became effective on 1 st july, 2015 although the date of assent is 14 th august, 2015. Blackhalls laws of zambia are arranged so that any enactment can be searched for easily on the internet chronologically as well as in alphabetical order with annotated amendments. Compliance with the new employment code act number 3 of 2019, workshop application of the new employment code act.
Subscribers to the website have access to all statutory laws of zambia, fully amended and annotated. The labour officer is then required to register the details of the report in a specific. Ilra industrial and labour relations act irc industrial relations court lasf local authority superannuation fund liz labour institute of zambia. Join me in this 810 part series to find out what it all means. Employment code act, 2019, 2019 zambia legal information institute. Functions of labour commissioner and labour officers 6. This act may be cited as the labour relations and indus short title.
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