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Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017 (Act No.XX of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-05-30 | PAK-2017-L-104942

Provides for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures for civil cases and includes but is not limited to, arbitration. mediation, conciliation and neutral evaluation.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Balochistan Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act (Act No. XV of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-10-09 | PAK-2015-L-102070

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Relations Act, 2012 (Act No. X of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-03-14 | PAK-2012-L-91438

The Act was adopted before the end of the date of expiration of the Industrial Relations Ordinance 2011 (No. 5 of 2011) on the 17th of March 2012. This Act extends to all of Pakistan. It also applies to all establishments and industries in the Islamabad Capital Territory or carrying out business in more than one province. Article 1(2) lists the categories of persons excluded from the scope of application of the Act.

Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Registration of Trade Unions
Chapter III - Collective Bargaining Agent
Chapter IV - Workers Participation
Chapter V - Unfair Labour Practices
Chapter VI - Settlement of Disputes
Chapter VII - Strikes and Lock-out
Chapter VIII - Awards and Settlement
Chapter IX - National Industrial Relations Commission
Chapter X - Penalties and Procedures
Chapter XI - Supplemental

Repeals the Industrial Relations Act 2008 (IV of 2008).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Relations Ordinance 2011 (No. 5 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-07-16 | Date of end of application: 2012-03-17 | PAK-2011-L-88343

Adopted following the legal vacuum created due to deletion of the concurrent Legislative List through the 18th Constitutional Amendment which transferred industrial relations issues to the Provincial Governments which were to promulgate provincial laws to regulate industrial relations.

Deals with the legal vacuum by regulating Industrial Relations in the Islamabad Capital Territory and in respect of national level trade federations and for resolutions of trans-provincial industrial issues which were no longer regulated following the 2010 Constitutional amendment.


Also restores the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC). The NIRC became dysfunctional after the Ministry was transferred to the provinces as a result of the abolition of the constitution's concurrent list following the adoption of the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Punjab Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (No. XIX of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-12-09 | PAK-2010-L-86140

Regulates the relationship between employers and workers in the Punjab province. Includes provisions on Trade Unions and Freedom of Association (sections 3) including modalities for registration and composition of trade unions (sections 4-16); unfair labour practices on the part of employers (section 17); unfair labour practices on the part of workmen (section 18); limits the Law of Conspiracy (section 19); provides immunity from Civil Suit in certain cases (section 20); registration of Federation of Trade Unions and Confederation (section 22); Collective Bargaining Agent and Unit (sections 24-25); workers participation in management (sections 28-29); inspections (sections 30-31); disputes (section 33-63) (includes provisions on strikes and lockouts, Labour Court, Labour Appellate Tribunal, and settlements and awards; Penalties (sections 64-70); offences (section 71-73); indemnities (section 74); limitations (section 76); and power to make rules (section 77); Transfer of cases from National Industrial Relations Commission (section 80).

The Industrial Relations Act 2008 does not apply to the Punjab.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Balochistan Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (Act No. XIV of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-10-15 | PAK-2010-L-91457

Contains 87 articles. Covers the registration and functions of trade unions and regulates industrial relations in the province of Balochistan.

Repeals the Balochistan Industrial Relations Ordinance, 2010 (Ordinance No. II of 2010).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Industrial Relations Act, 2010. -

Adoption: 2010-10-01 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-01 | PAK-2010-L-91440

Applies to the Province of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province. It regulates formation of trade unions, regulation and improvement of relations between employers and workers.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Relations (Revival and Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. XV of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-06-28 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-10 | PAK-2010-L-92244

Revives and amends the Industrial Relations Act, 2008 as of May 1st 2010.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Relations Act 2008 (Act IV of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008 | PAK-2008-L-81520

Provides that "workers, without distinction whatsoever, shall have the right to establish and, subject to the rules of the organization concerned, to join international associations of their own choosing without previous authorization" (article 3). Provides for measures to ensure freedom of association. Contains 90 articles.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Suspension of Trade Unions and Existing Agreements) Order, 2001 (No. 6 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-07-05 | PAK-2001-R-60149

Provides for suspension of trade unions, associations, organisations, or groups of any type of employees in the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation as well as of agreements between the Corporation and its employees or groups of employees. Also provides for removal or retirement from service under the Corporation. Declares service under Corporation to be service of Pakistan.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Finance Act, 1992 (No. 7 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-07-01 | PAK-1992-L-30074

This Act amends the Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Act, 1991 by providing that where a notification under subsection (1) of that Act is issued, the provisions of the Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969 (XXII of 1969), and such other laws as the Federal Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall not apply to the industrial undertaking or class of undertakings situated in the Industrial Zones specified in such notification.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance 1981 (No. 27).

Adoption: 1981-07-08 | PAK-1981-R-10907

An Ordinance to revise the federal laws and make certain declarations in regard to certain federal laws. Numerous repeals and amendments. Inter alia, amends the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Act 1976 (LS 1976-Pak.1), the Apprenticeship Ordinance 1962 (LS 1962-Pak.2) and the Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969 (LS 1973-Pak.1 (consolidation), 1974-Pak.1.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Ordinance 1978 (No. 15).

Adoption: 1978-04-08 | PAK-1978-R-12912

An Ordinance further to amend the Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969 [LS 1973-Pak.1 (consolidation), 1974-Pak.1. Amends s.1.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 1977. No. 9.

Adoption: 1977-01-28 | PAK-1977-R-13344

An Ordinance further to amend certain laws relating to industrial relations and welfare of workers. No. IX. Amends the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (LS 1923-Ind.1...1942-Ind.3), the Factories Act 1934 (LS 1946-Ind.1, 1947-Ind. 3), the Payment of Wages Act 1936 (LS 1936-Ind.1), the Employment of Children Act 1938 (LS 1938-Ind.5...1955-Pak.1), the Companies Profits (Workers' Participation) Act 1968 (LS 1968-Pak.4), the West Pakistan Shops and Establishments Ordinance 1969 (LS 1969-Pak.1) and the Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969 (LS 1973-Pak.1).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Labour Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 (No. 11 of 1976)

Adoption: 1976-04-16 | PAK-1976-L-33773

Amends legislation relating to industrial relations and the welfare of workers, including the Workers' Compensation Act 1923 and the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. The amendments concern employment accident benefits, wages, social security, workers' participation and labour inspection.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Labour Laws (Amendment) Act 1976 (No. 11).

Adoption: 1976-04-12 | PAK-1976-L-13718

An Act further to amend certain laws relating to industrial relations and welfare of workers. Repeals the Labour Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 1975 (No. XXVI) and amends the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (LS 1923-Ind. 1...1942-Ind.3), the Payment of Wages Act 1936 (LS 1936-Ind.1), the West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance 1965, the Companies Profits (Workers' Participation) Act 1968-Pak.4), the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance 1968 (LS 1968-Pak.1) and the Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969 (LS 1973-Pak.1 (consolidation), 1974-Pak.1).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Labour Laws (Amendment) Act 1975. No. 11.

Adoption: 1975-01-25 | PAK-1975-L-14337

An Act further to amend certain laws relating to the welfare of workers. No. XI. Amends the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (LS 1923 - Ind. 1...1942 - Ind. 3), the Factories Act 1934 (LS 1946 - Ind. 1 (consolidation), 1947 - Ind. 3), the Payment of Wages Act 1936 (LS 1936 - Ind. 1), the Companies Profits (Workers' participation) Act 1968 (LS 1968 - Pak.4), the Workers' Children (Education) Ordinance 1972; and the Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) Act 1973, and repeals the Labour Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 1974 (XII of 1974).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Ordinance 1974 (No. 19).

Adoption: 1974-10-12 | PAK-1974-R-15156

An Ordinance further to amend the Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

North-West Frontier Province Industrial Relations Rules, 1974 (No. SOL-V-195/74).

Adoption: 1974-07-11 | PAK-1974-R-50100

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations (Balochistan) Rules, 1973 (No. 1-50/73).

Adoption: 1973-08-24 | PAK-1973-R-50099

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Industrial Relations Commission (Procedure and Functions) Regulations, 1973 (S.R.O. 536 (I)/73).

Adoption: 1973-04-18 | PAK-1973-R-50095

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Punjab Industrial Relations Rules, 1973 (No. 4-348 (L-II)-68).

Adoption: 1973-04-07 | PAK-1973-R-50097

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Amendment Act 1973 (No. 23).

Adoption: 1973-02-09 | PAK-1973-L-15779

An Act further to amend the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance l968 [LS l968 - Pak. 1]. Inter alia, repeals the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) (Amendment) Ordinance l972 (No. LI of 1972).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 1973 (No. 29).

Adoption: 1973-02-09 | PAK-1973-L-15781

An Act further to amend the Industrial Relations Ordinance l969.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Labour Laws (Amendment) Act 1972. No. 5.

Adoption: 1972-09-09 | PAK-1972-L-16810

An Act further to amend certain laws relating to industrial relations and welfare of workers. Repeals Ordinance No. XVIII of 1972 and amends Ordinance No. XXIII of 1969 (LS 1969 - Pak. 2). No. V.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 1972 (No. 9).

Adoption: 1972-04-13 | PAK-1972-R-16808

An Ordinance further to amend certain laws relating to industrial relations and the welfare of workers. Amends, inter alia, the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (LS 1923 - Ind. 1 ... 1942 - Ind. 3) (amends s. 4 (1) and inserts a new s. 18A and new Schedules I (list of injuries) and IV (compensation payable)), the Factories Act 1934 (LS 1946 - Ind. 1, 1947 - Ind. 3) (inserts a new Ch. III (Health and Safety) and amends ss. 58B, 60, 64 and 74), the Payment of Wages Act 1936 (LS 1936 - Ind. 1) (ends s. 1 and inserts a new s. 21A), the West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance 1965 (No. X of 1965) (amends Ch. VA (Medical treatment of Domestic Servants)), the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance 1968 (adds new ss. 7A, 10A (group incentive scheme), 10B (compulsory group insurance) and 10C (payment of bonus)), the Companies Profits (Workers'Participation) Act 1968 (LS 1968 - Pak. 4) (amends s. 3 (1) and the schedule), the Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969 (LS 1969 - Pak.2) (inter alia, amends ss. 2, 7, 7A, 22, 22A and 23, inserts new ss. 23A (shop stewards as link between labour and management), 23B (workers' Participation in management), 25A (redress of individual grievances) and 34A (raising of industrial dispute by a federation) and replaces ss. 26 (negotiations relating to differences and disputes) and 28 (notice of strike or lockout)) and the Workers' Welfare Fund Ordinance 1971 (No. XXXVI of 1971).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

S.R.O. 161(I)/69: Companies Profit (Workers' Participation) Rules 1969.

Adoption: 1969-07-12 | PAK-1969-R-17803

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969 (XXVIII of 1969) [as amended to 1997].

Adoption: 1969 | PAK-1969-R-35385

Concerns the formation of trade unions, the regulation of relations between employers and workers, and dispute avoidance and settlement. Comprised of 67 sections and 4 Parts on freedom of association and registration of trade unions; rights and privileges of registered trade unions and collective bargaining agents; joint consultation, conciliation and mediation; and penalties and procedure. Consolidated text available in M. Shafi, Complete set of Labour Laws (Karachi: Bureau of Labour Publications, various editions).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Companies' Profit (Workers' Participation) Act 1968 (No. 12). -

Adoption: 1968-07-04 | PAK-1968-L-18478

An Act to provide for the participation of workers in the profits of companies. Consolidated text in: M. Shafi, Complete Set of Labour Laws (Karachi: Bureau of Labour Publications, various editions).

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Essential Services (Maintenance) Rules, 1962.

Adoption: 1962 | PAK-1962-R-50080

Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Sindh Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1958 (West Pakistan Act No. 34 of 1958).

Adoption: 1958-04-25 | PAK-1958-L-50082

Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

West Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1958 (No. 34 of 1958).

Adoption: 1958-04-25 | PAK-1958-L-50083

As applied to Baluchistan. Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

West Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1958.

Adoption: 1958-04-25 | PAK-1958-L-50084

As in force in the N.W.F.P. Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Punjab Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1958 (West Pakistan Act No. 24 of 1958).

Adoption: 1958-04-12 | PAK-1958-L-50081

As applied to the Punjab. Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1952 (No. LII of 1952). -

Adoption: 1952 | PAK-1952-L-35388

Maintains specified essential services under all circumstances and conditions.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Essential Personnel (Registration) Ordinance, 1948 (No. 10 of 1948). -

Adoption: 1948-02-17 | PAK-1948-L-50079

Requires essential presonnel (defined in Schedule 1) to register themselves. Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Arbitration Act, 1940 (X of 1940). -

Adoption: 1940-03-16 | PAK-1940-L-104990