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| 2011-11-04 | LVA-2011-L-90449 |
Latvia
General provisions | |
Law No. of 4 November 2004 on Information Society Services.
Laws On-line in English, Valsts Valodas Centrs (PDF as consolidated to 19 May 2011) (consulted on 2012-07-18)
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF as consolidated to 19 May 2011) (consulted on 2012-07-18)
Ensures the free circulation of electronic information via different means as defined in section 1(1)2) in European Economic Area Member States. Regulates, inter alia, questions of personal data protection as well as control and supervision over the circulation of information.
Implements the following EU Directives:
- Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market
- Directive 98/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 July 1998 amending Directive 98/34/EC laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations;
- Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications).
- Directive 2009/136/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users¿ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services, Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector and Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws.
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| 2006 | LVA-2006-L-76166 |
Latvia
General provisions | |
Public Procurement Law.
Printed seperately (Unofficial English Translation), 34 pages
The purpose of the Law is to ensure the transparency of the procurement procedure, unrestricted competition, as well as equal and non-discriminatory treatment of suppliers and the efficient use of State and Local Government resources.
Date of entry into force: 2006-05-01
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| 2002-06-06 | LVA-2002-L-63217 |
Latvia
General provisions | |
State Administration Structure.
Zinotajs, 2002-07-25, No. 14, pp. 45-66
Unofficial English translation, Translation and Terminology Centre, Latvia (consulted on 2004-10-06)
Sets forth in general terms the overall aim of the administration system as well as role and functions of various ministries and state agencies, hierarchy, and public participation.
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Implementing text(s):
2005-02-15 (LVA-2005-R-72353)
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 123 on Regulations on the Centre for Radiation Safety. |
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| 1999-12-09 | LVA-1999-L-60192 |
Latvia
General provisions | |
Official Language Law.
Unofficial English translation, Translation and Terminology Centre, Latvia (consulted on 2004-10-06)
Regulates use and protection of the state language at state and municipal institutions, courts and agencies belonging to the judicial system, as well as other agencies, organisations and enterprises, in education and other spheres. Use of language in private institutions, organisations and companies, and among self-employed persons, is regulated in cases where their activities concern legitimate public interests.
Date of entry into force: 2000-09-01
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Related text(s):
2006-03-07 (LVA-2006-R-74365)
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 186 amending Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 296 of 22 August 2000 on the required level of state language proficiency for certain professions and the procedure for checking the compliance |
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| 1998-06-22 | LVA-1998-L-56347 |
Latvia
General provisions | |
Law on amendments to the Law on Citizenship (No. 787).
Zinotajs, 1998-11-19, No. 22, pp. 63-66
Amendments provide for wider access to Latvian citizenship through naturalization.
Date of entry into force: 1998-11-10
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Amended text(s):
1994-07-22 (LVA-1994-L-55601)
Act of 22 July 1994 on citizenship. |
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| 2006-01-26 | LVA-2005-C-74351 |
Latvia
Constitutional law | |
Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
Zinotajs, 2006-01-26, 2, pp. 50-51
The amendments concern Article 110, specifying that the state protects and promotes the institution of marriage - a union between a man and a woman, and the family.
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Amended text(s):
1922-02-15 (LVA-1922-C-41204)
Constitution of the Republic of Latvia of 15 February 1922 [consolidated version]. |
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| 2000-11-30 | LVA-2000-L-59334 |
Latvia
Constitutional law | |
Amendments to the Law on the Constitutional Court.
Zinotajs, 2001-01-25, No. 2, pp. 177-187
The amendments widen the range of institutions that have the right to appeal to the Constitutional Court as well as the right to appeal to the Constitutional Court to individuals.
Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01
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| 1998-10-15 | LVA-1998-C-56340 |
Latvia
Constitutional law | |
Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
Latvijas Vestnesis, 1998-10-23, No. 308
Amendments so as to supplement the Constitution with a section "On Fundamental Human Rights".
Date of entry into force: 1998-11-06
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Amended text(s):
1922-02-15 (LVA-1922-C-41204)
Constitution of the Republic of Latvia of 15 February 1922 [consolidated version]. |
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| 1991-12-10 | LVA-1991-C-41206 |
Latvia
Constitutional law | |
Constitutional Act of the Republic of Latvia of 10 December 1991 on the Rights and Obligations of a Citizen and a Person.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1994-08, Oceana Publications, New York, United States, pp. 15-19
Section I: General Regulations. Section II: Citizenship; the Rights and Obligations of a Citizen. Section III: Rights and Obligations of a Person.
Date of entry into force: 1991-12-10
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Related text(s):
1991-08-21 (LVA-1991-C-41205)
Constitutional Act of the Republic of Latvia of 21 August 1991 on the status of the Republic of Latvia as a State.
1922-02-15 (LVA-1922-C-41204)
Constitution of the Republic of Latvia of 15 February 1922 [consolidated version]. |
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| 1991-08-21 | LVA-1991-C-41205 |
Latvia
Constitutional law | |
Constitutional Act of the Republic of Latvia of 21 August 1991 on the status of the Republic of Latvia as a State.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1994-08, Oceana Publications, New York, United States, p. 13
States that Latvia is an "independent, democratic republic" whose status is "determined by the Republic of Latvia's Constitution of February 15, 1922".
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Related text(s):
1991-12-10 (LVA-1991-C-41206)
Constitutional Act of the Republic of Latvia of 10 December 1991 on the Rights and Obligations of a Citizen and a Person.
1922-02-15 (LVA-1922-C-41204)
Constitution of the Republic of Latvia of 15 February 1922 [consolidated version]. |
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| 1922-02-15 | LVA-1922-C-41204 |
Latvia
Constitutional law | |
Constitution of the Republic of Latvia of 15 February 1922 [consolidated version].
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1999, Oceana Publications, New York, United States, pp. 1-10
Constitutions of the Countries of the World , 2007-02, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Inc., ISBN: 978-0-379-00467-0
Constitution (in English), Parliament (Saeima), Latvia (consulted on 2005-11-23)
Constitution (in Latvian), Parliament (Saeima), Latvia (consulted on 2005-11-23)
Section I: General Regulations. Section II: The Saeima (Parliament). Section III: The President of the State. Section IV: The Cabinet. Section V: Legislation. Section VI: Courts of Justice. Section VII: State Control. As amended through 17 December 1997. The Constitution was amended recently in 1994, 1996, and 1997. The 1994 amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years; the 1996 amendment established the Constitutional Court. The amendments of 1997 concerned the term of the Parliament (Saeima) and provided the Cabinet the power to issue regulations with the force of law in cases of urgency.
Date of entry into force: 1922-11-07
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Amending text(s):
2006-01-26 (LVA-2005-C-74351)
Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
1998-10-15 (LVA-1998-C-56340)
Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia. |
Related text(s):
1991-12-10 (LVA-1991-C-41206)
Constitutional Act of the Republic of Latvia of 10 December 1991 on the Rights and Obligations of a Citizen and a Person.
1991-08-21 (LVA-1991-C-41205)
Constitutional Act of the Republic of Latvia of 21 August 1991 on the status of the Republic of Latvia as a State. |
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| 2011-06-16 | LVA-2011-L-90424 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. LV, 103 (4501) of 16 June 2011 to Amend and Supplement the Labour Law.
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2012-07-16)
Amends and Supplements the following articles of the Law : para 2 of article 4(Employer), para 4 and 5 of article 7 (Principle of Equal Rights), para 5 of article 10 (Representation of Employees), article 14 (Posting of an Employee), article 28 (Employment Legal Relationships and Contracts of Employment), article 35 (Documents Necessary for Preparing an Employment Contract), article 37 (Prohibitions and Restrictions of Employment), article 38 (Information Regarding Applicants and Documents for Applying for Work), article 40 (Form of an Employment Contract), article 74 (Payment of Average Earnings in Case of Idle Time), article 75 (1) (Payment for Wages if Employed Persons Does not Stay in the Republic of Latvia), article 90 (Reproof and Reprimand), article 96 (1) (Labour Security Service Provider), article 104 (Reduction in the Number of Employees).
Date of entry into force: 2011-07-20
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Basic text(s):
2010-03-08 (EEU-2010-DI-83232)
Directive 2010/18/UE du Conseil du 8 mars 2010 portant application de l'accord-cadre révisé sur le congé parental conclu par BUSINESSEUROPE, l'UEAPME, le CEEP et la CES et abrogeant la directive 96/34/CE.
2008-11-19 (EEU-2008-DI-80522)
Directive 2008/104/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 19 novembre 2008 relative au travail intérimaire.
1996-06-03 (EEU-1996-DI-44301)
Directive 96/34/CE du Conseil, du 3 juin 1996, concernant l'accord-cadre sur le congé parental conclu par l'UNICE, le CEEP et la CES. |
Amended text(s):
2001-06-01 (LVA-2001-L-60599)
Labour Law (2001). |
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| 2011-04-20 | LVA-2011-L-90403 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. LV, 62 (4460) of 20 April 2011 to Amend the Labour Law.
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2012-07-16)
Introduces minor wording changes in article 40 of the Labour Law dealing with forms of employment contracts for the Military.
Date of entry into force: 2011-05-04
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| 2010-12-29 | LVA-2010-L-88254 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. LV 205 (4397) of 29 December 2010 amending the Law of 17 November 1995 on Compulsory social insurance in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases.
(likums "Grozījumi likumā "Par obligāto sociālo apdro'inā'anu pret nelaimes gadījumiem darbā un arodslimībām" "LV", 205 (4397), 29.12.2010.))
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2011-10-23)
Introduces minor wording changes in article 20 regulating the issue of compensation in case of lose of ability to work.
Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01
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Amended text(s):
1995-11-17 (LVA-1995-L-57255)
Law of 17 November 1995 on Compulsory social insurance in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases. |
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| 2010-03-11 | LVA-2010-L-88308 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. LV, 51/52 (4243/4244) amending the Law on support for the unemployed and employment-seekers.
(likums "Grozījumi Bezdarbnieku un darba meklētāju atbalsta likumā" ("LV", 51/52 (4243/4244).)
Laws On-line in English, Valsts Valodas Centrs (consulted on 2011-10-29)
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in English) (consulted on 2011-10-29)
Amends articles 2.1 Prohibition of Differential Treatment; article 3 Active Employment Measures; Article 4 Competence of the Cabinet; article 6 State Employment Agency; article 9 Financing of Active Employment Measures, Preventative Measures for Unemployment Reduction and Projects; Article 12 Loss of Unemployed Person Status and Re-acquisition Thereof; article 14 Duties of an Unemployed Person; article 17 Restrictions on the Provision of Work Placement Services.
Date of entry into force: 2010-04-14
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Amended text(s):
2002-05-09 (LVA-2002-L-62654)
Law on support for the unemployed and employment-seekers. |
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| 2010-03-04 | LVA-2010-L-88252 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. 47 (4239) of 4 March 2010 to amending the Labour Law.
(likums "Grozījumi Darba likumā" ("LV", 47 (4239), 24.03.2010.))
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2011-10-23)
Introduces a number of changes in several articles of the Law. Amends, inter alia, article 14 (Posting of an Employee) regulating terms and conditions of employees posting abroad and legal regime, rights and duties that shall regulates the relationship between employer and employee. Amends article 18 (Parties to Collective Agreement) regulating cases when the General Agreement should be applied to all of the industry workers.
Amends article 22 (Approval of a Collective Agreement) providing that where a collective agreement is signed between an employer and a trade union representing at least 50% of employees , the general meeting of employees (conference) to approve the collective agreement is no longer needed.
Amends and supplements articles 29, 32, 34, 44, 53, 60, 71, 98, 101, 106,107,108, 129,133, 134,140,152,157 of the Law.
Date of entry into force: 2010-03-25
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| 2009-12-01 | LVA-2009-L-85635 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. 4186 of 1 December 2009 to amend the Law on Labour.
(Grozījumi Darba likumā)
BIB database of Latvian legislation, Biznesa informacijas birojs (consulted on 2010-12-15)
Laws on-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2010-12-15)
Adds para. 2 to Article 2 and para 10 to the Transitional Provisions of the Labour Law clarifying certain cases and conditions for the payment mechanisms of wage or unemployment benefits for state officials, public servants and employees of self-government bodies. Repeals paras. 5 and 7 of article 62.
Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01
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| 2009-06-26 | LVA-2009-L-85634 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. 4083 of 26 June 2009 to amend the Law on Labour.
(Grozījums Darba likumā)
BIB database of Latvian legislation, Biznesa informacijas birojs (consulted on 2010-12-15)
Laws on-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2010-12-15)
Adds, para 9 to the Transitional Provisions of the Labour Law regulating wages and unemployment benefit payment mechanisms for public servants and employees of self-government bodies.
Date of entry into force: 2009-06-29
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| 2009-06-18 | LVA-2009-L-85638 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law No. 4093 of 18 June 2009 to amend the Law on Protection of Employees in the Case of Employer's Insolvency.
(Par darbinieku aizsardzību darba devēja maksātnespējas gadījumā)
Laws on-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2010-12-16)
Introduces, inter alia, minor changes in wording of article 5, 5(1), 8, 14. Amends article 15 on issues of administration of insolvency procedure.
Date of entry into force: 2009-06-10
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Amended text(s):
2001-12-20 (LVA-2001-L-62659)
Law on the protection of employees in the case of employer's insolvency. |
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| 2006-11-09 | LVA-2006-L-74741 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Amendments to the Labour Law.
Zinotajs, 2006-11-09, No. 21, pp. 6-9
Strengthen equal treatment requirements and wage determination in case of absence for professional or personal reasons.
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| 2005-11-02 | LVA-2005-L-72463 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Amendments to the Labour Law
Zinotajs, 2005-11-24, 22, pp. 14-17
Amendments concern the rights of worker representatives with respect to the employer.
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| 2004-04-22 | LVA-2004-L-69156 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Amendments to the Labour Law
Zinotajs, 2004-05-27, No. 10, pp. 160-166
The amendments concern equal rights with respect to persons with disabilities and and provide for various anti-discrimination measures.
Date of entry into force: 2004-05-08
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| 2004-03-25 | LVA-2004-L-69153 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Amendments to the Administrative Offence Code.
Zinotajs, 2004-05-13, No. 9, pp. 59-61
The amendments concern offences in regard to breach of contract, breach of labour safety requirements and the responsibilities of State Labour Inspection.
Date of entry into force: 2004-04-22
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Related text(s):
2001-06-14 (LVA-2001-L-60598)
Amendments to the Administrative Offense Code of Latvia.
1998-10-14 (LVA-1998-L-56343)
Law on Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses (No. 839). |
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| 2002-12-12 | LVA-2002-L-65475 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Amendments to the Law on Labour.
Zinotajs, 2003-01-23, No. 2, pp. 30-31
The amendments concern, amongst other things, compulsory participation of the employer in negotiating collective agreements and employee rights to study leave.
Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01
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| 2001-12-06 | LVA-2001-L-62664 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Law on the European Social Charter.
Zinotajs, 2002-01-10, No. 1, pp. 144-157
With this Law the Parliament of Latvia adopts the European Social Charter. Of the second part of the Charter the following paragraphs are binding for Latvia: 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17. Ministry of Welfare is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Charter.
Date of entry into force: 2001-12-18
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| 2001-06-01 | LVA-2001-L-60599 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Labour Law (2001).
(Darba likums)
Zinotajs, 2001-08-09, No. 15, p. 142-212
Unofficial English Translation (as amended up to 22 april 2004)), Translation and Terminology Centre, United Nations Public Administration Network (UNPAN) (PDF) (consulted on 2009-04-07)
Laws on-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis, Latvia (PDF consolidated text to 2010) (consulted on 2011-02-14)
Legislation on-line in English, Valsts Valodas Centrs [National Centre for Languages] (PDF of Law as amended to 2011) (consulted on 2011-11-21)
BIB database of Latvian legislation, Biznesa informacijas birojs (consulted on 2012-07-21)
Replaces the Labour Code of 1994 and regulates labour relations, determines employee representation and sets international agreements over national law. Available in English.
Date of entry into force: 2002-06-20
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Repealed text(s):
1994-10-25 (LVA-1994-L-41290)
Labour Code with amendments to 25 October 1994. |
Amending text(s):
2011-06-16 (LVA-2011-L-90424)
Law No. LV, 103 (4501) of 16 June 2011 to Amend and Supplement the Labour Law.
2011-04-20 (LVA-2011-L-90403)
Law No. LV, 62 (4460) of 20 April 2011 to Amend the Labour Law.
2009-12-01 (LVA-2009-L-85635)
Law No. 4186 of 1 December 2009 to amend the Law on Labour.
2009-06-26 (LVA-2009-L-85634)
Law No. 4083 of 26 June 2009 to amend the Law on Labour.
2006-11-09 (LVA-2006-L-74741)
Amendments to the Labour Law.
2005-11-02 (LVA-2005-L-72463)
Amendments to the Labour Law
2004-04-22 (LVA-2004-L-69156)
Amendments to the Labour Law
2002-12-12 (LVA-2002-L-65475)
Amendments to the Law on Labour. |
Implementing text(s):
2005-05-03 (LVA-2005-R-72450)
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 310 on job classification system in public service institutions
2005-01-04 (LVA-2005-R-72349)
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 3 concerning amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 272 of 25 June 2002 on seasonal employment.
2003-07-22 (LVA-2003-R-75384)
Procedure by which the Minimum Monthly Wage shall be determined and revised. Regulation No. 413 of 2003. |
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| 1994-10-25 | LVA-1994-L-41290 |
Latvia
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Labour Code with amendments to 25 October 1994.
Printed separately, 65 p.
Chapter 1: General Provisions (equality, rights and duties of the employees). Chapter 2: Collective Labour Agreements (parties to and conclusion of the Agreement). Chapter 3: Collective Labour Contracts (terms of contract, probation period, termination of employment). Chapter 4: Working Hours (length of working day, night-time work, overtime work). Chapter 5: Time-Off (rest, holidays, leave). Chapter 6: Remuneration. Chapter 7: Work Quotas. Chapter 8: Guarantees and Compensations. Chapter 9: Order of Work (duties of employers and employees, disciplinary regulations). Chapter 10: Labour Protection (working conditions). Chapter 11: Women at Work (night-time work, overtime work, pregnant women). Chapter 12: Adolescents at Work (age of employment, medical check-ups, work quotas, remuneration). Chapter 13: Privileges for Employees who are combining Work and Studies. Chapter 14: Labour Disputes. Chapter 15: Rights of the Employees' Trade Unions. Chapter 16: State Social Insurance. Chapter 17: Supervision and Control of the Compliance with Labour Laws (institutions, responsibility of the employer). Chapter 18: Final Dispositions. Unofficial English translation available. This law has been replaced by the Labour Code of 2001.
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| 2010-01-21 | LVA-2010-L-88309 |
Latvia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Law No. LV 23(4215) of 21 January 2010 on the Involvement of Employees in Decision Making in a European Commercial Company, a European Cooperative Society and in the Case of Cross-Border Merger of Capital Companies.
(likums "Par darbinieku iesaistī'anu lēmumu pieņem'anā Eiropas komercsabiedrībā, Eiropas kooperatīvajā sabiedrībā un kapitālsabiedrību pārrobe'u apvienosanas gadījumā" ("LV", 23 (4215))
Laws On-line in English, Valsts Valodas Centrs (PDF in English) (consulted on 2011-10-29)
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian) (consulted on 2011-10-29)
Sets up the procedure by which employees shall be involved in the decision making in a European commercial company, a European cooperative society and in the case of cross-border merger of capital companies in an acquiring company.
Date of entry into force: 2010-02-24
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| 1998-12-10 | LVA-1998-L-56345 |
Latvia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Law on amendments to the Civil Procedural Code (No. 52).
Zinotajs, 1998-01-28, No. 3, pp. 5-6
Amendments regarding the procedure of recognition of enterprise insolvency.
Date of entry into force: 1998-12-18
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| 1998-10-14 | LVA-1998-L-56346 |
Latvia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Civil Procedural Law (No. 860).
Unofficial English translation (as amended), Translation and Terminology Centre, Latvia (consulted on 2004-10-04)
A new Law, repealing the Civil Procedural Code except for its sections No. 22, 23, 23-A, 24, 24-A, 25.
Date of entry into force: 1999-03-01
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Amending text(s):
1998-12-10 (LVA-1998-L-56345)
Law on amendments to the Civil Procedural Code (No. 52). |
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| 1994-07-22 | LVA-1994-L-55601 |
Latvia
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Act of 22 July 1994 on citizenship.
Legislative act of the CIS and the Baltic States on citizenship, migration and related matters, 1996, International Organization for Migration, Moscow and Helsinki, pp. 217-227
Unofficial English Translation, Latvia Law Institute, Human Rights Institute of the University of Latvia - Domestic Law, Latvia
Act on-line in English, Translation and Terminology Centre, The Naturalization Board, Latvia, 16 p. (consulted on 2009-10-29)
Date of entry into force: 1994-08-25
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Amending text(s):
1998-06-22 (LVA-1998-L-56347)
Law on amendments to the Law on Citizenship (No. 787). |
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| 2006-05-30 | LVA-2006-R-74641 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 423 on internal rules for penitentiaries (prisons).
Zinotajs, 2006-08-24, No. 16, pp. 95-103
Comprehensive regulations covering all types of penitentiaries, describing the rights of inmates and various procedures, including specifying the types of employment prohibited for prisoners while in prison.
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| 2005-09-30 | LVA-2005-L-72461 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Amendments to the Criminal Law
Zinotajs, 2005-10-27, No. 20, pp. 23-25
The amendments concern, amongst other things, application of community service as a form of punishment.
Date of entry into force: 2005-10-01
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| 2005-07-12 | LVA-2005-R-72456 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 502 on application of community service to children
Zinotajs, 2005-09-22, No. 18, pp. 88-90
Describe in detail the procedure for applying the punishment of community service to children following a court decision, including rights and obligations of the entity using their labour.
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| 2005-06-14 | LVA-2005-R-72452 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 417 on procedure for coordination of community service
Zinotajs, 2005-08-25, No. 16, pp. 250-251
Describe procedure for State Probation service to coordinate and supervise implementation of community service in local governments.
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| 2005-05-18 | LVA-2005-L-72357 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Amendments to the Criminal Law.
Zinotajs, 2005-06-22, No. 12, pp. 5-7
The amendments concern probation service and community service.
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| 2005-05-11 | LVA-2005-L-72356 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Law on Criminal Procedure
Zinotajs, 2005-06-09, No. 11, pp. 5-222
This new law describes the procedure for application of the Criminal Law in the Republic of Latvia.
Date of entry into force: 2005-10-01
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| 2002-10-29 | LVA-2002-R-65477 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 481/2002 on employment procedures for prisoners.
Zinotajs, 2003-02-13, No. 3, pp.168-169
Regulations determine procedures of employment of prisoners, including scope of work, rights and responsibilities of prisoners, work conditions for pregnant women and maternity leave.
Date of entry into force: 2002-11-15
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| 2002-02-19 | LVA-2002-R-62666 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 74/2002 on procedure for paying wages to prisoners in penitentiaries.
Zinotajs, 2002-03-28, No. 6, pp. 192-193
Sets forth the procedure for paying wages to prisoners in penitentiaries, including the minimum wage and general administration of wage payments.
Date of entry into force: 2002-03-12
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| 2001-12-06 | LVA-2001-L-62657 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Amendments to the Criminal Law.
Zinotajs, 2002-01-24, No. 2, pp. 216-217
Sets forth obligations of the employer who employs prisoners with respect to social insurance and taxes.
Date of entry into force: 2002-01-11
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| 2000-05-18 | LVA-2000-L-56840 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Amendments to the Criminal Law.
Zinotajs, 2000-06-22, No. 12, pp. 32-35
Amendments set forth criminal penalties for forced prostitution and human trafficking abroad.
Date of entry into force: 2000-06-01
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| 1998-06-17 | LVA-1998-L-56342 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Law on Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses (No. 538).
Zinotajs, 1998-08-04, No. 15, pp. 183-187
Suplements the Code with provisions regarding, inter alia, the minimum and maximum fines for offences including violation of the right to strike, violation of construction rules and selling alcohol to minors.
Date of entry into force: 1998-07-22
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| 1998-06-17 | LVA-1998-L-56383 |
Latvia
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Law.
Zinotajs, 1998-08-04, No. 15, pp. 92-165
Unofficial English translation (as amended), Translation and Terminology Centre, Latvia, 107 p. (consulted on 2005-10-24)
General Part. Chap. I: General Provisions; Chap. II: Criminal Offences; Chap. III: Circumstances which exclude Criminal Liability; Chap. IV: Sentence; Chap. V: Determination of Sentence; Chap. VI: Release from Criminal Liability and Sentence; Chap. VII: Special Nature of Criminal Liability of Minors; Chap. VIII: Compulsory Measures of a Medical Nature. Special Part. Chap. IX: Crimes against Humanity, Peace, War Crimes and Genocide; Chap. X: Crimes against the State; Chap. XI: Criminal Offences against the Environment; Chap. XII: Homicide; Chap. XIII: Criminal Offences against bodily Integrity of Persons; Chap. XIV: Criminal Offences against Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (violation of occupational safety, violation of equality of rights); Chap. XV: Criminal Offences against personal Liberty, Honor and Dignity; Chap. XVI: Criminal Offences against Morals and Sexual Crimes (compelling engaging in prostitution, sexual exploitation); Chap. XVII: Criminal Offences against the Family and Minors. Chap. XVIII: Criminal Offences against Property; Chap. XIX: Criminal Offences of an Economic Nature; Chap. XX: Criminal Offences against General Safety and Public Order; Chap. XXI: Criminal Offences against Traffic Safety; Chap. XXII: Criminal Offences against Administrative Order; Chap. XXIII: Criminal Offences against Administration of Justice; Chap. XXIV: Criminal Offences committed in State Authority Service; Chap. XXV: Criminal Offences committed in Military Service. Transitional provisions.
Article 146 provides for offence of violation of occupational protection provisions.
Date of entry into force: 1999-04-01
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| 2006-04-06 | LVA-2006-L-75487 |
Latvia
Human rights | |
Ombudsman Law.
Unofficial English translation, Translation and Terminology Centre, Latvia, 8 p. (consulted on 2007-03-13)
Provides the legal status, functions, tasks and procedure of the Ombudsperson to protect human rights.
Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01
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| 2006-04-06 | LVA-2006-L-90464 |
Latvia
Human rights | |
Law No. ("LV", 65 (3433) of 6 April 2006 on Ombudsman.
Laws On-line in Latvian, Latvijas Vestnesis (PDF in Latvian as consolidated to 7 July 2011) (consulted on 2012-07-21)
Laws On-line in English, Valsts Valodas Centrs (PDF in English) (consulted on 2012-07-21)
BIB database of Latvian legislation, Biznesa informacijas birojs (PDF in Russian as consolidated to 7 July 2011) (consulted on 2012-07-21)
Aims at promoting and protecting human rights in Latvia. Defines, inter alia, Ombudsman's functions, competences, Ombudsman's offices functioning, his/her remuneration and social guarantees.
Repeals the previous Law On the Latvian National Human Rights Office (Latvijas Republikas Saeimas un Ministru Kabineta Ziot js, 1997, No. 1; 2005, No. 18; 2006, No. 2).
Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01
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Repealed text(s):
1996-12-05 (LVA-1996-L-63655)
Law on National Human Rights Office. |
Related text(s):
2004-12-13 (EEU-2004-DI-69264)
Directive 2004/113/CE du Conseil du 13 décembre 2004 mettant en oeuvre le principe de l'égalité de traitement entre les femmes et les hommes dans l'accès à des biens et services et la fourniture de biens et services.
2000-06-29 (EEU-2000-DI-57028)
Directive 2000/43/CE du Conseil du 29 juin 2000 relative à la mise en oeuvre du principe de l'égalité de traitement entre les personnes sans distinction de race ou d'origine ethnique. |
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| 2005-12-15 | LVA-2005-L-74354 |
Latvia
Human rights | |
Amendments to the Law on National Human Rights Office.
Zinotajs, 2006-01-26, 2, pp. 10-12
The amendments broaden the mandate of the Office and Ombudsman institution with overseeing implementation of rights of all groups to equal treatment, and granting the rights to represent in Court people who have lodged a complaint with the Office.
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Amended text(s):
1996-12-05 (LVA-1996-L-63655)
Law on National Human Rights Office. |
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| 2005-08-30 | LVA-2005-R-72462 |
Latvia
Human rights | |
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 652 on the procedure for reuniting refugee families and families of persons holding "alternative status".
Zinotajs, 2005-11-11, No. 22, pp. 145-148
Describe in detail the procedure of application and reviewing of the application for reuniting refugee families and families of persons having "alternative status".
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| 2005-02-02 | LVA-2005-L-72347 |
Latvia
Human rights | |
Amendments to the Law on Asylum
Zinotajs, 2005-02-24, No. 4, pp. 6-8
The amendments concern the procedure for detaining asylum seekers, conditions for refugees within the territory of Republic of Latvia and some social benefits.
Date of entry into force: 2005-02-03
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Related text(s):
2005-08-30 (LVA-2005-R-72462)
Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 652 on the procedure for reuniting refugee families and families of persons holding "alternative status". |
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