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Employment Rights and Protection
Saudi Arabia
- EnglishOwnership, capital and labour are the fundamentals of the Kingdom's economic and social life. They are private rights that serve a social function in conformity with Islamic Shari'ah. (Basic Law, Art. 17)
- Arabicالملكية ورأس المال، والعمل، مقومات أساسية في الكيان الاقتصادي والاجتماعي للمملكة. وهي حقوق خاصة تؤدي وظيفة اجتماعية، وفق الشريعة الإسلامية. (النظام الأساسي، المادة، 17)
Employment Rights and Protection
Fiji
- English(1) Every person has the right to fair employment practices, including humane treatment and proper working conditions.
… (Sec. 20) - iTaukei(1) Na tamata taucoko e tiko vei ira na dodonu mera qaravi vakatautauvata ena gauna ni cakacaka, okati kina na nodra qaravi vinaka kei na tuvaki vinaka ni valenicakacaka.
… (Sec. 20)
Employment Rights and Protection
Kenya
- English…
13. Labour standards.
… (Fourth Schedule - Distribution of Functions between the National Government and the County Governments, Part 1 – National Government) - Swahili…
13. Viwango vya kazi.
… (Kiambatisho cha Nne - Mgawanyo wa Majukumu baina ya Serikaili ya Kitaifa na Serikili za Kaunti, Sehemu ya 1 - Serikali ya Kitaifa)
Employment Rights and Protection
El Salvador
- EnglishThe law will determine the businesses and [the] establishments that, due to their special conditions, are required to provide, the worker and his family, [with] suitable housing, schools, medical assistance and [the] other services and attentions necessary for their well being. (Art. 51)
- SpanishLa ley determinará las empresas y establecimientos que, por sus condiciones especiales, quedan obligados a proporcionar, al trabajador y a su familia, habitaciones adecuadas, escuelas, asistencia médica y demás servicios y atenciones necesarias para su bienestar. (Art. 51)
Employment Rights and Protection
Timor-Leste
- English1. It is incumbent upon the Government:
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j) To lead the labour and social security policy;
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n) To support private enterprise initiatives;
… (Sec. 115) - Tetum1. Governu nia knaar maka:
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j) Dirije polítika serbisu no seguransa sosiál nian;
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n) Fó tulun ba inisiativa ekonómiku privadu;
… (Art. 115) - Portuguese1. Compete ao Governo:
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j) Dirigir a política laboral e de segurança social;
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n) Apoiar o exercício da iniciativa económica privada;
… (Art. 115)
Employment Rights and Protection
Luxembourg
- English
The State guarantees the right to work and sees to [the] assurance of the exercise of this right. (Art. 38)
Employment Rights and Protection
Mali
- English...
The law determines equally the fundamental principles:
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– of the right to work, of Social Security, [and] of the syndical right;
… (Art. 70) - French...
La loi détermine également les principes fondamentaux :
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• du droit du travail, de la Sécurité Sociale, du droit syndical;
... (Art. 70)
Employment Rights and Protection
Haiti
- EnglishEvery employee of a private or public institution is entitled to a fair wage, to rest, to a paid annual vacation and to a bonus. (Art. 35-1)
- FrenchTout employé d'une institution privée ou publique a droit à un juste salaire, au repos, au congé annuel payé et au bonus. (Art. 35.1)
Employment Rights and Protection
Viet Nam
- English…
3. The State shall ... prioritize the employment and development of talented people;
... (Art. 61) - Vietnamese…
3. Nhà nước ưu ... tiên sử dụng, phát triển nhân tài;
… (Điều 61)
Employment Rights and Protection
Burundi
- English[The following] are of the domain of the law:
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9° The legislation of work, of social security, … (Art. 164) - KirundiIbitegerezwa kuringanizwa n’amabwirizwa ni ibi :
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9° Amabwirizwa yerekeye akazi, ugutegekaniriza kazoza abakozi … (Ingingo ya 164) - FrenchSont du domaine de la loi :
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9° La législation du travail, de la sécurité sociale, du droit syndical, … (Art. 164)