Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana 1980, as amended to 2016
Employment Rights and Protection
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    (1) Every citizen has the right to be rewarded according to the nature, quality and quantity of his or her work, to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and to just conditions of work.
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Employment Rights and Protection
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    Every citizen has the right to rest, recreation and leisure. The State in co-operation with co-operatives, trade unions and other socio-economic organisations will guarantee this right by prescribing hours and conditions of work and by establishing holiday arrangements for workers, including a complex of cultural, educational and health institutions. (Art. 23)
Employment Rights and Protection
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    Women’s participation in the various management and decision-making processes, whether private, public or state, shall be encouraged and facilitated by laws enacted for that purpose or otherwise. (Art. 29)
Employment Rights and Protection
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    No person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his or her right to work, that is to say, the right to free choice of employment. (Art. 149A)
Employment Rights and Protection
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    (2) Every woman is entitled to equal access with men to academic, vocational and professional training, equal opportunities in employment, remuneration and promotion and in social, political and cultural activity. (Art. 149F)
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Chapter IV on Citizenship.
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Chapter II on Principles and Bases of the Political, Economic and Social System.
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Chapter II on Principles and Bases of the Political, Economic and Social System.
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Part of Title 1 on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Title 1 on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual, Part 2 on Specific Rules.
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Refer to Art. 213 on Protection of Pension Rights and Art. 214 on Power of Commissions in relation to pensions, etc.