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Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020 (LN No. 72 of 2020).

Adoption: 2020-03-27 | SWZ-2020-R-110049

Made under Section 43 of the Disaster Management, 2006.

PART I - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Citation and Commencement.
2. Interpretation.

PART II - COUNTERING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
3. Prevention of spread of Covid -19.
4. Compulsory notification on suspected cases.
5. Screening of persons.
6. Test samples for Covid-19.
7. Notification on development of symptoms.
8. Isolation for asymptomatic person.
9. Isolation for symptomatic person.
10. Steps upon examination.
11. Measures for defined geographic area.
12. Refusal of medical examination, treatment, isolation and quarantine.
13. Refusal to cooperate with enforcement officer.
14. Places of quarantine and isolation.

PART III - INTERNAL AND CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL
15. Internal Travel.
16. Cross –Border Travel.

PART IV - CONSUMER PROTECTION
17. Interpretation.
18. Price control.
19. Unfair practices.
20. Supply of Goods.
21. Restriction and prohibition on sale of liquor.
22. Restriction on restaurants.
23. Essential industries.
24. Offence

PART V - GENERAL PROVISIONS
25. Restriction and prohibition of gatherings.
26. Duties of port of health officers.
27. Closure of schools and Tertiary Institutions.
28. Suspension of visits.
29. Spreading rumours or unauthenticated information on COVID -19.
30. Immunity against liability.
31. Emergency Procurement Procedures.
32. Authority to issue guidelines.
33. Offences and penalties.
Schedules

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Estwatini National Youth Policy 2020. -

Adoption: 2020 | SWZ-2020-M-112607

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, 2018 (Act No. 15 of 2018).

Adoption: 2018-06-28 | SWZ-2018-L-108709

Makes provisions concerning sexual offences and domestic violence. Includes provisions for commercial sexual activities, pornography and protection of victims with special measures to protect children. Also contains provisions on the offence of sexual harassment. Sets up a national register for sexual offenders.
Provisions concerning the offences related to domestic violence include procedures for protection orders and the protection of victims of domestic violence.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Police Service Act, 2018 (Act No. 22 of 2018).

Adoption: 2018-06-22 | SWZ-2018-L-107531

An Act to provide for the establishment and administration of the Royal Eswatini Police Service, appointment of the Police Service Commission, appointment and discipline of police officers, establishment of necessary funds and matters incidental thereto.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Public Service Act, 2018 (Act No. 5 of 2018).

Adoption: 2018-02-22 | SWZ-2018-L-107530

An Act to provide for the administration of the public service and matters incidental thereto.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

The Refugees Act, 2017 (Act No. 15 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-12-22 | SWZ-2017-L-110048

AN ACT to provide for the recognition, protection, assistance and control of refugees by giving effect to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1969 Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Correctional Services Act (Act No. 13 of 2017).

Adoption: 2017-10-31 | SWZ-2017-L-107532

Provides for the establishment and administration of correctional services in Eswatini.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

The Suppression of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No. 11 of 2017).

Adoption: 2017-08-08 | SWZ-2017-L-107527

Provides a definition of "funds" and replaces the definition of "act of terrorism" in section 2 of the Act. Also amends sections 5, 11 and 28.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Public Order Act, 2017 (Act No. 12 of 2017).

Adoption: 2017-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2017-11-08 | SWZ-2017-L-107529

An Act to promote and protect public order, public health, public safety and public morals; to give effect to the fundamental rights of freedom of assembly, association and freedom of expression embodied in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, 2014 (Act No. 11 of 2014).

Adoption: 2014-11-13 | SWZ-2014-L-97396

The amendment makes a number of changes to the principal Act, in particular by inserting a new section concerning the registration of employer and worker federations (new sections 32bis, 32ter and 32quut) as well as amending provisions concerning resolution of protest action and civil and criminal liability of trade unions in sections 40 and 97 of the Act.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Building and Construction Industry) Order 2013.

Adoption: 2013-08-01 | SWZ-2013-R-95089

Regulates basic minimum wage as well as working hours, public holidays, payment for overtime, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, compassionate leave and different allowances.

Revokes the Regulation of Wages (Building and Construction Industry) Order 2010 (LN No. 184 of 2010).

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Manufacturing and Processing Industry) Order 2012.

Adoption: 2012-07-01 | SWZ-2012-R-95090

Regulates basic minimum wages, statement of conditions of employment, hours of work, overtime, transport, public holidays, annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, maternity leave, continuous service, short time, piece work, reimbursement of expenses, lay-off, and trade testing. Repeals the Regulation of Wages (Manufacturing and Processing Industry) Order 2011.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Hotel, Accommodation, Catering and Fast Foods Trades) Order, 2012.

Adoption: 2012-07-01 | SWZ-2012-R-95091

Regulates basic minimum wage, rations, hours of work, overtime, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, compassionate leave, retirement age (60 years), payment of severance allowance, continuous service, paid public holidays, rest day, casual work, transport arrangement, uniforms, inclement weather (field workers only), and training period. Repeals the Regulation of Wages (Hotel and Catering Trades) Order, 2011 (L.N. No. 137 of 2011).

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Companies Act, 2009. -

Adoption: 2010-04-01 | SWZ-2010-L-94741

An Act to provide for the constitution, incorporation, registration, management, administration and winding up of companies and other associations.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

People Trafficking and People Smuggling (Prohibition) Act (Act No. 7 of 2009).

Adoption: 2009-11-10 | SWZ-2009-L-107539

An Act to provide for the offence of people trafficking and people smuggling, the protection and support of trafficked or smuggled persons, the establishment of the Task Force for the Prevention of People Trafficking and People Smuggling, and for matters connected therewith.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Retirement Funds Regulations, 2008 (L.N. No. 55 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008 | Date of entry into force: 2008-04-01 | SWZ-2008-R-79106

Made under the Retirement Funds Act 2005. Provides for administration of the fund.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Retirement Funds Directives, 2008 (L.N. 56 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008 | Date of entry into force: 2008-04-01 | SWZ-2008-M-79107

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Suppression of Terrorism Act, 2008. -

Adoption: 2008 | SWZ-2008-L-107528

The object of the Act is to provide a legal regime that would prevent, fight and suppress terrorists activities in compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 and the United Nations Conventions against terrorism.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages for Micro and Money Lenders Order, 2008 (L.N. No. 3 of 2008).

Adoption: 2007-10-01 | SWZ-2007-M-78406

Regulates the minimum wage (as set out in the schedule based on position i.e. cleaner, office assistant, junior clerk, debt collector and senior clerk, and place of work, i.e. urban and other areas), hours of work, overtime payment, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, public holidays, compassionate leave, retirement age (60 years), payment of severance allowances, casual work, redundancy, piece or task work, transport and continuous service.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (For Pre-Schools and Day-Care Centres) Order, 2008 (L.N. No. 6 of 2008).

Adoption: 2007-10-01 | SWZ-2007-M-78409

Regulates basic minimum wages, hours of work, overtime payment, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, public holidays, compassionate leave, retirement age (60 years), payment of severance allowance, casual work, redundancy, transport, continuous service, protective clothing and provides for an employee protection statement.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Security Services Industry) Order, 2007 (L.N. No. 69 of 2007).

Adoption: 2007-06-01 | SWZ-2007-R-78639

Regulates the basic minimum wage, hours of work, overtime payment, annual leave, maternity leave, compassionate leave, sick leave, written particulars of employment, public holidays, day off, travelling expenses, lay-off, pay day, uniforms, protective clothing and equipment for persons emplyoed in detective, investigation, cash in transit, patrolling and security services. Revokes previous law L.N. No. 77 of 2006.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Wages Council Establishment Order for the Media (News Publishing, Broadcasting and Advertising) Industry Notice 2007 (L.N. No. 55 of 2007).

Adoption: 2007-05 | SWZ-2007-M-76387

Establishes the Wages Council, sets out its composition and functions.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Order, Notice 2007 (Legal Notice No. 48 of 2007).

Adoption: 2007-04-01 | SWZ-2007-M-76283

Sets out the basic minimum wage. Includes provisions on hours of work, overtime, public holidays, annual leave, compassionate leave, public holidays, sick leave, maternity leave, employment of women, children and young person, layoff time due to inclement weather, protective clothing and rations. Revokes the Legal Notice No. 130 of 2004.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations Act (Revokation of Exemption) Notice, 2006. Legal Notice No. 223 of 2006.

Adoption: 2006-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2006-11-10 | SWZ-2006-R-76463

Revokes the Legal Notice No. 191 of 2006. The exemption granted to all Commissioners employed by the Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Commission together with the Commission, as their employer, is revoked.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006 (Act No. 3 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-06-06 | SWZ-2006-L-75280

Establishes an Anti-Corruption Commission. Repeals the Prevention of Corruption Order, No. 19 of 1993.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (L.N. No. 59 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-04-01 | SWZ-2006-R-73986

Repeals and replaces the Second Schedule (regulation 6) of the Immigration Regulations 1987. Made under the Immigration Act, 1982 (Act No. 17 of 1982).

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workmen's Compensation (Medical Expenses) Regulations, 2006 (Legal Notice No. 164 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWZ-2006-R-75278

Provides for medical expenses to be paid by employers on behalf of workmen. Repeals Regulations of 2004.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Minimum and Maximum Earnings (Rates of Compensation) Regulations, 2006 (Legal Notice No. 165 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWZ-2006-R-75279

Provides for minimum wages. Repeals Regulations of 2004.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Retail, Hairdressing, Wholesale and Distributive Trades) Order, 2005, Legal Notice No. 181 of 2006.

Adoption: 2006 | SWZ-2006-R-75313

Provides under section 11 of the Wages Act, 1964 for minimum wages, hours of work, overtime payment, compassionate leave, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, public holidays, retirement age, etc. for the trades mentioned in the title.
Repeals Legal Notice No. 74 of 2004.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Road Transportation) Order, 2006. Legal Notice No. 182 of 2006.

Adoption: 2006 | SWZ-2006-R-75314

Provides under section 11 of the Wages Act, 1964 for minimum wages, hours of work, overtime payment, compassionate leave, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, public holidays, retirement age, etc. for road transportation workers.
Repeals Order of 2004.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Relations Act (Exemption) Notice, 2006. Legal Notice No. 178 of 2006.

Adoption: 2006 | SWZ-2006-R-75315

Exempts all persons employed by the Commission from the of application of section 42 of the Industrial Relations Act, 2000.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (Domestic Employees) Order, Notice 2006 (Legal Notice No. 219 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWZ-2006-M-76464

Regulates the employment of domestic workers including the basic minimum wage, hours of work, overtime, annual leave, sick leave, paid public holidays, maternity leave, uniforms, compassionate leave, rest day and accommodation.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (Forestry & Forest Industry) Order, 2006 (L.N. No. 220 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWZ-2006-M-76465

Regulates the employment of forestry workers including basic minimum wage, rations, hours of work, overtime, annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, maternity leave, continuous service, public holidays, protective clothing, and short time.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cooperative Societies Regulations, 2005 (L.N. No. 185 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-12-09 | SWZ-2005-R-72748

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - Formation and Registration of Cooperatives
Part 3 - Rights and duties of cooperatives
Part 4 - Rights and liabilities of members
Part 5 - Management of societies
Part 6 - Accounts audit and enquiries
Part 7 - Property and funds of a cooperative
Part 8 - Cooperative central fund
Part 9 - Settlement of disputes
Part 10 - Loans to members
Part 11 - Miscellaneous

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Cooperative Societies Fees Regulations, 2005 (L.N. No. 186 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-12-09 | SWZ-2005-R-72749

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Cooperative Societies Tribunal Regulations, 2005 (L.N. No. 187 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-12-09 | SWZ-2005-R-72750

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (Forestry & Forest Industry) Order, 2005 (L.N. No. 193 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-12-01 | SWZ-2005-M-73006

Made under the Wages Act 1964. Regulates, inter alia, the basic minimum wage, rations, hours of work, overtime, annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, maternity leave, continuous service, public holidays, protective clothing, and short time in the forestry industry. Repeals the Regulation of Wages (Forestry & Forest Industry) Order, 2002.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Retirement Funds Act 2005 No. 5/2005.

Adoption: 2005-11-26 | Date of entry into force: 2006-11-01 | SWZ-2005-L-85999

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Introductory Provisions and Registration of Retirement Funds
Part III - Management of a Retirement Fund
Part IV - Statutory Obligations of a Retirement Fund
Part V - Exemption from Certain Provisions of Part IV of this Act
Part VI - Statutory Restrictions on the Disposal of Retirement Fund Benefits
Part VII - Inspection, Judicial Intervention and Winding Up
Part VIII - Consideration and Adjudication of Complaints
Part IX - General Provisions

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (Retail, Wholesale and Distributive Trades) Order, 2005 (L.N. No. 194 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-11-01 | SWZ-2005-M-73007

Made under the Wages Act 1964. Regulates, inter alia, the basic minimum wage, hours of work, overtime, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, public holidays, compassionate leave, retirement age, payment of severance allowance, casual work, watchman's clothing and equipment, redundancy, piece or task work, transport, continuous service and protective clothing in the retail, wholesale and distributive trades. Repeals the Regulation of Wages (Retail, Wholesale and Distributive Trades) Order, 2004 (L.N. No. 74 of 2004).

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (Manufacture and Sale of Handicrafts Industry) Order, 2005 (L.N. No. 192 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-10-01 | SWZ-2005-M-73005

Made under the Wages Act 1964. Regulates, inter alia, the basic minimum wage, hours of work, overtime, public holidays, payment for overtime, annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, compassionate leave, continuous service, protective clothing, lay-off and piece work in the handicraft industry. Repeals the Regulation of Wages (Manufacture and Sale of Handicrafts Industry) Order, 2004.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Code of Good Practice (Amendment) Notice, 2005 (G.N. No. 54/2005).

Adoption: 2005-09 | SWZ-2005-M-85997

Contains the Codes of Good Practice for the following areas of labour law:
1. Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Commission (CMAC) Conciliation Guidelines;
2. Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Commission (CMAC) Arbitration Guidelines;
3. Code of Good Practice: Employment discrimination
4. Guidelines for Intervention by Commissioner of Labour in terms of Section 82 of the Industrial Relations Act;
5. Code of Good Practice: HIV/AIDS in employment;
6. Code of Good Practice: Resolution of disputes in the workplace;
7. Code of Good Practice: Termination of employment;
8. Protect Action Guidelines: Section 40 of the Industrial Relations Act.

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of Wages (Domestic Employees) Order, 2005 (L.N. No. 191 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-08-01 | SWZ-2005-M-73004

Made under the Wages Act 1964. Regulates, inter alia, the basic minimum wage, hours of work, overtime, annual leave, sick leave, paid public holidays, maternity leave, uniforms, compassionate leave, rest day and accommodation of domestic workers.

Eswatini - - Constitution

The Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland Act, 2005 (No. 001 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-07-26 | SWZ-2005-C-71892

Chapter I - The Kingdom and its Constitution
Chapter II - Monarchy
Chapter III - Protection and Promotion of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Chapter IV - Citizenship
Chapter V - Directive Principles of State Policy and Duties of the Citizen
Chapter VI - The Executive
Chapter VII - The Legislature
Chapter VIII - The Judicature
Chapter IX - Director of Public Prosecutions and the Commission of Human Rights and Public Administration
Chapter X - The Public Service
Chapter XI - Public Finance
Chapter XII - Land, Minerals, Water and Environment
Chapter XIII - Local Government
Chapter XIV - Tradititional Institutions
Chapter XV - International Relations
Chapter XVI - Leadership Code of Conduct
Chapter XVII - Amendment of the Constitution
Chapter XVIII - Miscellaneous
Chapter XIX - Transitional Provisions

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act No. 3 of 2005)

Adoption: 2005-03-16 | SWZ-2005-L-74401

Amends section 2 (definition of collective agreement), sections 8 and 17 (arbitration), section 19 (right of appeal), section 25, section 41 (amalgamation), section 42 (recognition of trade union by employer), sections 43, 44, 52 and 55; sections 76 and 77 (report of disputes to Commission), sections 79, 80, 81, 82 and 84; section 85 (unresolved disputes), section 86 (lock-out, strike), sections 88, 90, 96 , 100 and 109.

Deletes sections 78 and 83.

Inserts a new section 99A entitled "Rights of trade unions and employers' organizations".

Eswatini - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Swaziland Public Service Charter.

Adoption: 2004 | SWZ-2004-M-66692

Chapter 1: General provisions (preamble, purpose, scope and definitions, guiding principles with regard to integrity, political rights, equality of treatment, continuity of service, etc.)
Chapter 2: Duties, obligations and privileges
Chapter 3: Code of conduct (oath, standards of behaviour)
Chapter 4: Improved service quality
Chapter 5: Implementation

Eswatini - - Law, Act

National Emergency Response Council on HIV/AIDS Act, 2003 (No. 8 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-06-12 | SWZ-2003-L-65399

Provides for establishment of National Emergency Response Council on HIV/AIDS as well as multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS pandemic. Divided into 8 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 regulates establishment and composition of Council; Part 3 meetings of Council. Part 4 provides for powers and functions of Council. Part 5 deals with Directorate. Part 6 contains financial provisions. Part 7 regulates powers of Minister. Part 8 deals with miscellaneous matters.

Eswatini - - Law, Act

Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 (No. 5 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-03-05 | SWZ-2003-L-64757

Comprehensive legislation on registration of cooperatives and related matters. Divided into 15 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 provides for definition and objectives of cooperative, and cooperative principles. Part 3 deals with appointment, qualification and functions of commissioner. Part 4 regulates formation and registration of cooperatives. Part 5 provides for rights and duties of cooperatives; Part 6 for rights and duties of members. Part 7 deals with apex organisations and national cooperative federation, and Part 8 with cooperative advisory board of Swaziland. Part 9 regulates organisation and management of cooperative; Part 10 audit and inquiry. Part 11 provides for amalgamation, transfer, division and conversion of cooperatives, Part 12 for property and funds of cooperative, and Part 13 for settlement of disputes. Part 14 deals with dissolution and liquidation of cooperatives, and Part 15 contains miscellaneous provisions.

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Manufacturing and Processing Industry) Order 2002 (L. N. No. 149 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002 | SWZ-2002-R-74549

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Mining and Quarrying Industries) Order, 2002 (L.N. No. 45 of 2002) -

Adoption: 2002 | SWZ-2002-R-74550

Eswatini - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Wages (Hotel and Catering Trades) Order, 2002 (L. N. No. 73 of 2002) -

Adoption: 2002 | SWZ-2002-R-74551