Basic labour law information |
Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.01) Constitutional law |
 Law on the Elections of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. |
| Law on Activities of Political Parties and Groups. |
| Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran. |
01.02) Labour codes, general labour and employment acts |
| Labour Law (Labour Code). |
01.03) Civil, commercial and family law |
| Law on Dispute Settlement Councils. |
| Law on Population and Family Planning.
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| Family Protection Act. |
| Law on Establishment and Management of Special Economic Zone of Islamic Republic of Iran. |
| The Civil Code of Iran. |
01.05) Human rights |
| Law on Respecting the Legitimate Liberties and Protection of Citizens' Rights. |
| Charter of Women's Rights and Responsibilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Law on Formation of Islamic Labour Councils.
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| Law on the Activities of Political and Professional Parties, Groups and Organizations and Islamic Associations or Recognized Religious Minorities. |
| Law on Activities of Political Parties and Groups. |
03) Elimination of forced labour |
| Law on Combating Human Trafficking. |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Law on Protection of Children and Adolescents. |
04.01) Hazardous child labour |
| Law on Ratification of Convention Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour and Additional Recommendations. |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| Charter of Women's Rights and Responsibilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. |
| Law on Maintenance of Women and Orphaned Children. |
05.02) Workers with family responsibilities |
| Law on Reduction of Working Hours for Women with Special Circumstances. |
08.01) Disabled workers |
| Law on Employment and Welfare Facilities for Disabled War Veterans.
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| Comprehensive Law on Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. |
08.02) Older workers |
| Law Prohibiting the Employment of Retired Persons. |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| Law on Requirements for Vocational and Technical Training. |
11) Cooperatives |
| Act on the Cooperative Sector of the Islamic Republic of Iran. |
13.01) Hours of work, weekly rest and paid leave |
| Law on Reduction of Working Hours for Women with Special Circumstances. |
14.01) Protection against particular hazards |
| Safety in Working with Construction Machinery Regulations, 2012. |
| Safety Regulations for use of Pesticides in Workplaces. |
14.02) Protection in certain sectors of economic activity |
| Safety in Working with Construction Machinery Regulations, 2012. |
| Safety in Mines Regulations, 2012. |
15) Social security (general standards) |
| Law on the Comprehensive Welfare and Social Security Organizational Structure. |
| Social Security Law. |
15.01) Medical care and sickness benefit |
| Public Medical Service Insurance Act (No. GH-3481). |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Law on Retirement of the Disabled War Veterans and Persons Employed in General, Arduous and Hazardous Occupations who are Injured. |
15.04) Unemployment benefit |
| Unemployment Insurance Law 1369/6/26 (September 1990) |
16) Maternity protection |
| Law on Promoting Breastfeeding and Supporting Mothers during Lactation. |
19) Fishers |
| Regulations relative to artisanal fishing in the Persian Gulf. |
| Law of Protection and Exploitation of Fisheries Resources of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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| Regulations relative to fishing in the Oman Sea. |
22.02) Mining and quarrying workers |
| Safety in Mines Regulations, 2012. |
| Law on Mining. |
22.05) Construction workers |
| Safety in Working with Construction Machinery Regulations, 2012. |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| Civil Services Management Law. |
| Law on the Employment of Public Servants. |
