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Suriname


Basic labour law information

Suriname - Basic laws in NATLEX

01.01) Constitutional law
     Constitution of the Republic of Suriname.

01.02) Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
     Labour Act 1963 (No. 163 of 1963).

01.03) Civil, commercial and family law
     Civil Code.

02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations
     Law on Collective Agreements 1962 (No. 106 of 1962).
     Resolution No. 4972 of 7 July 1999 regarding the establishment and terms of reference of a body charged with holding negotiations between the authorities and civil servants' organizations on basic conditions of employment and fringe benefits.
     Labour Dispute Act (No. 104).
     Decree of 24 October 1981 on the Recognition of Workers' Trade Unions (N. 163)

06) Tripartite consultations
     Labour Advisory Board Decree.

08.01) Disabled workers
     National Advisory Council on Policy for the Disabled regulations.

10) Employment security, termination of employment
     Dismissal Permits Decree (Decree E-39).

11) Cooperatives
     Cooperative Associations Ordinance.

12) Conditions of employment
     Trades and Occupations (Permits) Decree.

13.01) Hours of work, weekly rest and paid leave
     Holiday Act, 1975 (No. 164-c).

14) Occupational safety and health
     Safety Ordinance (No. 145 of 1947).

14.01) Protection against particular hazards
     Ionising Radiations Decree.

15.01) Medical care and sickness benefit
     General Sickness Expenses Insurance Act.

17) Migrant workers
     Law on Nationality and Residence, 1975.
     Work Permits (Aliens) Decree.
     Aliens Act 1991.

18) Seafarers
     Maritime Authority Act (No. 37 of 2002).

19) Fishers
     Fish Inspection Act, 2000 (No. 107).

22.10) Public and civil servants
     Resolution No. 4972 of 7 July 1999 regarding the establishment and terms of reference of a body charged with holding negotiations between the authorities and civil servants' organizations on basic conditions of employment and fringe benefits.
  
 

  
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Last updated: Monday - 20th May 2013