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Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Sindh Factories Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No. XIII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-03-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-04-25 | PAK-2016-L-102141

Consolidates and amends the law regulating labour in factories. Includes provisions on inspections, health and safety, working time, leave and child labour. Repeals the Factories Act, 1934 (Act XXV of 1934) to the extent it applies to the Province of Sindh.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.XII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-03-21 | Date of entry into force: 2016-04-25 | PAK-2016-L-102142

Amends and consolidates the law relating to the hours and other conditions of work and employment of persons employed in shops and commercial, industrial and other establishments in the Province of Sindh. Repeals the Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969 in as far as it applies to the Province of Sindh.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shops and Establishment Act, 2015 (Act No. XX of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-05-04 | Date of entry into force: 2015-05-11 | PAK-2015-L-102083

The Law regulates the hours and other conditions of work and employment of persons employed in shops, commercial establishments, industrial establishments and other establishments in the Province of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Repeals the West Pakistan Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969 West Pakistan (Ordinance No. VIII of 1969) to the extent that it applies to the Province.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Industrial and Commercial (Standing Orders) Act, 2013 [No. XI of 2013].

Adoption: 2013-03-20 | PAK-2013-L-99246

Sets out the employment and working conditions of workers in industrial and commercial establishments, which employ 10 or more workers in the establishment.

Repeals the West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 in so far as it applies to the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Sindh Factories (Adult Exemption) Rules, 1989 (No. L-II-35/76).

Adoption: 1989 | PAK-1989-R-50092

Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

North West Frontier Province Canteen Rules, 1979 (No. SOL. I-46).

Adoption: 1979 | PAK-1979-R-50091

Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Punjab Corporation Employees (Special Powers) Ordinance, 1978 (Pb Ord. VIII of 1978). -

Adoption: 1978-04-19 | PAK-1978-R-86158

Sections
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Certain persons to be liable to removal or reversion.
4. Representation.
5. Service of Corporation to be service of Punjab Government, etc.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Punjab Factories Rules, 1978 (No. 5-2(Lab-II)/72).

Adoption: 1978-02-12 | PAK-1978-R-50086

Provides for occupational health, safety, and working conditions in factories. Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Act 1976 (No. 78).

Adoption: 1976-12-01 | PAK-1976-L-13722

An Act further to amend the Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) Act 1973.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Sindh Factories Rules, 1975 (No. SO(L-II)-3-9/73.

Adoption: 1975-10-25 | PAK-1975-R-50088

Comprehensive rules regarding working conditions, occupational safety and health in factories. Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

North West Frontier Province Factories Rules, 1975 (No. SO-II (Lab.) 42/74/665).

Adoption: 1975-07-08 | PAK-1975-R-50093

Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Road Transport Workers (Amendment) Act (No. XII of 1975).

Adoption: 1975-01-25 | PAK-1975-L-14338

An Act to amend the Road Transport Workers Ordinance 1961 [LS 1961 - Pak. 1]. Amends ss. 4 and 11, inserts new ss. 3A (order of appointment), 6A (public holidays) and 6B (casual leave), replaces ss. 7 and 11 (penalties), and repeals the Road Transport Workers (Amendment) Ordinance 1974 (XI of 1974). No. XII.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Mines (Amendment) Act l973 (No. 45).

Adoption: 1973-06-27 | PAK-1973-L-15783

An Act further to amend the Mines Act l923 [LS 1923 - Ind. 3, l928 - Ind. 1] Numerous amendment.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 (W.P. Ord. VI of 1968). (West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 (W.P. Ord. VI of 1968).) -

Adoption: 1968-03-08 | PAK-1968-R-86160

The Ordinance extends to the whole of Pakistan. It amends and consolidates the law relating to industrial employment. It repeals the Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1960 (III of 1960), in its application to the Province of West Pakistan. The Schedule contains the Standing Orders which are to govern the employment of persons in the defined industries.

Sections of Standing Orders:
1. Classification of workmen.
2. Tickets.
2-A. Terms and conditions of service to be given in writing.
3. Publication of working time.
4. Publication of holidays and pay days.
5. Publication of wage rates.
6. Shift working.
7. Attendances and late coming.
8. Leave.
9. [Repealed]
10. Payment of wages.
10-A. Group incentive scheme.
10-B. Compulsory Group Insurance.
10-C. Payment of bonus.
11. Stoppage of work.
11-A. Closure of establishment.
12. Termination of employment.
13. Procedure for retrenchment.
14. Re-employment of retrenched workmen.
14-A. Special provisions for construction workers.
15. Punishments.
16. Eviction from residential accommodation.
17. [Repealed]
18. [Repealed]
19. Certificate of termination of service.
20. Liability of employer.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

West Pakistan Factories Canteens Rules, 1959.

Adoption: 1959 | PAK-1959-R-50087

Consolidated text.

Pakistan - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934). -

Adoption: 1934-08-20 | PAK-1934-L-102099

The federal Act was amended in 2012 by substituting the words "Pakistan" for "Punjab in article 1 of the Act on its application. The Act regulates wages, working time and holidays, employment of children, health and safety and inspection in factories.