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Bolivie - Conditions de fond du licenciement

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Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Intentional material damage to working tools/ instruments
b) Revelation of industrial secrets
c) Imprudence or omission impacting industrial security or hygiene
d) Partial or complete breach of agreement
e) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee

Motifs prohibés: état matrimonial; grossesse; couleur; sexe; orientation sexuelle; religion; opinion politique; nationalité/origine nationale; âge; affiliation et activités syndicales; handicap; statut financier; langue; naissance; origine ethnique

Remarks:

With the adoption of Supreme Decree No. 28699, of 1st May 2006, any dismissal that is based on grounds that are not included in the list established by Article 16 LC is to be considered against labour stability; and the worker affected can request the Labour Authority to order his/her reinstatement.
Therefore, only the grounds based on worker’s conduct are not prohibited (Art. 10, Supreme Decree No. 28699).

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Article 14 of the Constitution: General provision against discrimination

Trade union leaders: Under Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution, with respect to trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Intentional material damage to working tools/ instruments
b) Revelation of industrial secrets
c) Imprudence or omission impacting industrial security or hygiene
d) Partial or complete breach of agreement
e) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee

Remarks:

With the adoption of Supreme Decree No. 28699, of 1st May 2006, any dismissal that is based on grounds that are not included in the list established by Article 16 LC is to be considered against labour stability; and the worker affected can request the Labour Authority to order his/her reinstatement.
Therefore, only the grounds based on worker’s conduct are not prohibited (Art. 10, Supreme Decree No. 28699).

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Article 14 of the Constitution: General provision against discrimination

Trade union leaders: Under Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution, with respect to trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Intentional material damage to working tools/ instruments
b) Revelation of industrial secrets
c) Imprudence or omission impacting industrial security or hygiene
d) Partial or complete breach of agreement
e) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee

Remarks:

With the adoption of Supreme Decree No. 28699, of 1st May 2006, any dismissal that is based on grounds that are not included in the list established by Article 16 LC is to be considered against labour stability; and the worker affected can request the Labour Authority to order his/her reinstatement.
Therefore, only the grounds based on worker’s conduct are not prohibited (Art. 10, Supreme Decree No. 28699).

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Article 14 of the Constitution: General provision against discrimination

Trade union leaders: Under Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution, with respect to trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Intentional material damage to working tools/ instruments
b) Revelation of industrial secrets
c) Imprudence or omission impacting industrial security or hygiene
d) Partial or complete breach of agreement
e) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee

Remarks:

With the adoption of Supreme Decree No. 28699, of 1st May 2006, any dismissal that is based on grounds that are not included in the list established by Article 16 LC is to be considered against labour stability; and the worker affected can request the Labour Authority to order his/her reinstatement.
Therefore, only the grounds based on worker’s conduct are not prohibited (Art. 10, Supreme Decree No. 28699).

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Article 14 of the Constitution: General provision against discrimination

Trade union leaders: Under Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution, with respect to trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Intentional material damage to working tools/ instruments
b) Revelation of industrial secrets
c) Imprudence or omission impacting industrial security or hygiene
d) Partial or complete breach of agreement
e) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee

Remarks:

With the adoption of Supreme Decree No. 28699, of 1st May 2006, any dismissal that is based on grounds that are not included in the list established by Article 16 LC is to be considered against labour stability; and the worker affected can request the Labour Authority to order his/her reinstatement.
Therefore, only the grounds based on worker’s conduct are not prohibited (Art. 10, Supreme Decree No. 28699).

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Article 14 of the Constitution: General provision against discrimination

Trade union leaders: Under Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution, with respect to trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organizations are protected; they cannot be dismissed without prior authorization from the Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944).

Maternity protection: Article 61 of the Labour Code; Supreme Decree No. 12 of 19 February 2009

Protection of workers with disabilities (and their family members, under certain conditions): Supreme Decree No 27477, of 6 May 2004

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Cause intentional material damage to work instruments.
b) Revelation of industrial secrets.
c) Imprudence or omission to industrial security or hygiene.
d) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee.
e) Partial or complete breach of agreement.

(*translation from the document LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DESK BOOK BOLIVIA C.R. & F. Rojas - Abogados)

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Constitution of Bolivia (general provisions on non discrimination)
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Cause intentional material damage to work instruments.
b) Revelation of industrial secrets.
c) Imprudence or omission to industrial security or hygiene.
d) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee.
e) Partial or complete breach of agreement.

(*translation from the document LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DESK BOOK BOLIVIA C.R. & F. Rojas - Abogados)

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Constitution of Bolivia (general provisions on non discrimination)
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Cause intentional material damage to work instruments.
b) Revelation of industrial secrets.
c) Imprudence or omission to industrial security or hygiene.
d) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee.
e) Partial or complete breach of agreement.

(*translation from the document LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DESK BOOK BOLIVIA C.R. & F. Rojas - Abogados)

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Constitution of Bolivia (general provisions on non discrimination)
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)

+ show references

Motifs autorisés (licenciement justifié): conduite du travailleur

Remarks:

Art. 16 of the Labour Code sets out the following causes for the termination of employment and in these cases there is no entitlement to severance pay or compensation:
a) Cause intentional material damage to work instruments.
b) Revelation of industrial secrets.
c) Imprudence or omission to industrial security or hygiene.
d) Larceny or robbery committed by the employee.
e) Partial or complete breach of agreement.

(*translation from the document LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DESK BOOK BOLIVIA C.R. & F. Rojas - Abogados)

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Bolivian Constitution
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)

Travailleurs bénéficiant d'une protection particulière: représentants des travailleurs; femmes enceintes ou en congé de maternité; travailleurs handicapés

Remarks:

Art. 14 of the Constitution of Bolivia (general provisions on non discrimination)
Regarding the trade union membership and activities, only the leaders of workers' organization are protected and they can not be dismissed without the prior authorization of a Labour Court. (Art. 2 of the Legislative Decree No. 37 of 7 February 1944)