Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon 1972, as amended to 2008
Employment Rights and Protection
  • English

    (22) every person shall have the right and the obligation to work;
    … (Preamble)
  • French

    (22) Tout homme a le droit et le devoir de travailler;
    … (Préambule)
Employment Rights and Protection
  • English
    (1) Bills shall be passed by Parliament.
    (2) The following shall be reserved to the legislative power:
    (a) The fundamental rights, guarantees and obligations of the citizen:

    (3) labour legislation, trade union legislation, rules governing social security and insurance;
    … (Art. 26)
  • French
    (1) La loi est votée par le Parlement.
    (2) Sont du domaine de la loi:
    a- Les droits, garanties et obligations fondamentaux du citoyen:
    ...
    (3) Le droit du travail, le droit syndical, le régime de la protection sociale;
    ... (Art. 26)
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Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon 1972, as amended to 2008 (English). There are discrepancies in the numbering of the English and French texts. According to Art. 1(3): “The official languages of the Republic of Cameroon shall be English and French, both languages having the same status. ...”

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