SEARCH DATABASE
The Global Gender Equality Constitutional Database is a repository of gender equality related provisions in 194 constitutions from around the world. The Database was updated in partnership with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Japan. Experience its wealth and depth of information by starting your search now.
Employment Rights and Protection
- English(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 251, 257, 272 and anything contained in this Constitution and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by an Act of the National Assembly, the National Industrial Court shall have and exercise jurisdiction to the exclusion of any other court in civil causes and matters –
(a) relating to or connected with any labour, employment, trade unions, industrial relations and matters arising from workplace, the conditions of service, including health, safety, welfare of labour, employee, worker and matters incidental thereto or connected therewith;
...
(d) relating to or connected with any dispute over the interpretation and application of the provisions of Chapter IV5 of this Constitution as it relates to any employment, labour, industrial relations, trade unionism, employer’s association or any other matter which the Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine;
(e) relating to or connected with any dispute arising from national minimum wage for the Federation or any part thereof and matters connected therewith or arising therefrom;
(f) relating to or connected with unfair labour practice or international best practices in labour, employment and industrial relation matters;
(g) relating to or connected with any dispute arising from discrimination or sexual harassment at workplace;
… (Sec. 254C)
Employment Rights and Protection
- English
(1) Every person has the right to fair labour relations.
…
(5) All workers, particularly women, shall have a special right of protection from sexual abuse, segregation and discrimination in the work place. Every labour law and practice shall comply with gender equality in the work place. (Art. 24) - Somali
(1) Qof kastaa wuxuu xaq u leeyahay inuu helo xiriir shaqo caadil ah.
…
(5) Qof kasta oo shaqaale ah gaar ahaan dumarka waxa ay xaq gaar ah u leeyihiin in laga ilaaliyo faraxumeyn, faquuqid iyo takoorid goobaha shaqada. Sharci kasta shaqaale iyo hab dhaqan kasta waa inuu waafaqsanaadaa sinaanshaha jinsiga ee goobaha shaqada. (Qodobka 24aad.)
Employment Rights and Protection
- English1. Parliament shall enact laws-
a. to provide for the right of persons to work under satisfactory, safe and healthy conditions;
b. to ensure equal payment for equal work without discrimination;
c. to ensure that every worker is accorded rest and reasonable working hours and periods of holidays with pay, as well as remuneration for public holidays.
2. Every person in Uganda has the right to practise his or her profession and to carry on any lawful occupation, trade or business.
…
4. The employer of every woman worker shall accord her protection during pregnancy and after birth, in accordance with the law. (Art. 40)
Employment Rights and Protection
- English
The State recognizes to all citizens the right to work and strives to create the conditions that render the enjoyment of this right effective[,] and guarantees to the worker fair compensation for his services or for his production. (Art. 30)
- French
L'Etat reconnaît à tous les citoyens le droit au travail et s'efforce de créer les conditions qui rendent la jouissance de ce droit effective et garantissent au travailleur la juste rétribution de ses services ou de sa production. (Art. 30)
Employment Rights and Protection
- English[The Following] are the domain of the law:
…
The fundamental principles:
…
– of the right to work, of the syndical right and of social security and of the regime of pensions. (Art. 80) - FrenchSont du domaine de la loi:
…
Les principes fondamentaux:
…
- du droit du travail, du droit syndical et de la sécurité sociale et du régime des pensions. (Art. 80)
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)
Employment Rights and Protection
- English
…
The law determines in addition the fundamental principles:
…
– of social security;
– of the right to work;
… (Art. 47) - French
…
La loi détermine en outre les principes fondamentaux :
…
- de la sécurité sociale ;
- du droit du travail ;
… (Art. 47)
Employment Rights and Protection
- EnglishAll Liberian citizens shall have equal opportunity for work and employment regardless of sex, creed, religion, ethnic background, place of origin or political affiliation, and all shall be entitled to equal pay for equal work. (Art. 18)
Employment Rights and Protection
- English1. Work shall be a right and a duty of every citizen.
2. All citizens shall have the right freely to choose their profession.
… (Art. 84) - Portuguese1. O trabalho constitui direito e dever de cada cidadão.
2. Cada cidadão tem direito à livre escolha da profissão.
… (Art. 84)
Employment Rights and Protection
- EnglishAll workers shall have the right:
a) To remuneration for work, according to the quantity, nature and quality, where the principle of equal pay for equal work is observed so as to guarantee a dignified existence;
…
c) To the organization of work under socially dignifying conditions so as to provide personal fulfillment;
d) To being able to perform their work under hygienic and safe conditions;
e) To a maximum limit to the work day, to weekly rest and to periodic paid holidays;
… (Art. 43) - PortugueseTodos os trabalhadores têm direito:
a) A retribuição do trabalho, segundo a quantidade, natureza e qualidade, observando-se o princípio de que para trabalho igual salário igual, de forma a garantir uma existência condigna;
…
c) A organização do trabalho em condições socialmente dignificantes, de forma a facultar a realização pessoal;
d) A prestação do trabalho em condições de higiene e segurança;
e) A um limite máximo da jornada de trabalho, ao descanso semanal e a férias periódicas pagas;
… (Art. 43)