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AZE-1995-C-46125
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Title_of_text
Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic of 12 November 1995.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Azerbaijan
Subjects (Classification)
Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
1995-11-12
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Constitution
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Part II deals with rights, freedoms and responsibilities. It provides for equality between men and women (section 25) and equality of persons irrespective of their race, nationality, religion, sex, origin, property status, social position, convictions, political party, trade union and social unity affiliation. Section 35 provides for free choice of employment, the right to unemployment benefits, the right to work under safe and healthy conditions and to receive no less than the minimum wage. It also bans forced labour (except during a state of emergency or martial law, on the basis of a court decision). Section 36 provides for the right to strike that can only be limited in cases specified by law. Section 37 guarantees at least 21 days of annual paid leave to employees working 8 hours a day. Section 38 deals with the right to social security (old age, sickness, disability, unemployment benefits).
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1995-11-27
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Electronic region
Electronic source title
English Translation
Author
The Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic
URL
http://www.constcourt.gov.az/en/download/legislation/constitution_final_2009.pdf
File
AZE46125.pdf (PDF)
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Ministry of Justice - Unified electronic database of legal acts
Country
Azerbaijan
URL
https://e-qanun.az/framework/897
File
AZE-46125.pdf (PDF (in English as amended) (Unofficial Translation))
Monograph region
Monograph title
Constitutions of the Countries of the World
Author
Gisbert H. Flanz
Publisher
Oceana Publications, Inc.
Place of publication
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Country
United States of America
Date
1996-09
Volume
Booklet 2
Page range
pp. 1-65