Constitution of Burkina Faso 1991, as amended to 2015
Employment Rights and Protection
  • English

    The right to work is recognized and is equal for all.
    It is prohibited to discriminate in matters of employment and of remuneration founded notably on sex, color, social origin, ethnicity or political opinion. (Art. 19)

  • French

    Le droit au travail est reconnu et est égal pour tous.
    Il est interdit de faire des discriminations en matière d’emploi et de rémunération en se fondant notamment sur le sexe, la couleur, l’origine sociale, l’ethnie ou l’opinion politique. (Art. 19)

Employment Rights and Protection
  • English

    The State sees to the constant amelioration of the conditions of work and to the protection of the worker. (Art. 20)

  • French

    L’Etat veille à l’amélioration constante des conditions de travail et à la protection du travailleur. (Art. 20)

Employment Rights and Protection
  • English


    The law determines the fundamental principles:

    - of the right to work, … (Art. 101)

  • French


    La loi détermine les principes fondamentaux:

    - du droit du travail, … (Art. 101)

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Constitution of Burkina Faso 1991, as amended to 2015 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023). According to Art. 35: “The official language is French. …”

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