Basic labour law information |
Pakistan - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.01) Constitutional law |
 The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. |
01.02) Labour codes, general labour and employment acts |
| Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934). |
01.03) Civil, commercial and family law |
| Hindu Marriage Act, 2017 (Act No.VII of 2017). |
| Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (Act No. V of 1908). |
| Companies Act, 2017 (Act No.XIX of 2017). |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017 (Act No.XX of 2017). |
01.04) Criminal and penal law |
| Code of Criminal Procedure (V of 1898). |
| Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860). |
01.05) Human rights |
| National Commission of Human Rights Act, 2012 (Act No. XVI of 2012). |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017 (Act No.XX of 2017). |
| Industrial Relations Act, 2012 (Act No. X of 2012). |
| Pakistan Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1952 (No. LII of 1952). |
| Arbitration Act, 1940 (X of 1940). |
03) Elimination of forced labour |
| Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1992 (Act No. III of 1992). |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933 (No. 2 of 1933). |
| Employment of Children Act, 1991 (Act No. V of 1991). |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| The Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 (Act No. IV of 2010). |
| National Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2012 (Act No. VIII of 2012). |
08) Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services |
| Control of Employment Ordinance, 1965 (No. 32 of 1965). |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission Act, 2011 (Act No. XV of 2011). |
10) Employment security, termination of employment |
| The Sacked Employees (Re-instatement) Act, 2010 (Act No. XXII of 2010). |
11) Cooperatives |
| Co-operative Societies Act, 1925 (Sindh Act No. VII of 1925). |
12) Conditions of employment |
| Companies Profits (Workers Participation) Act, 1968 (Act No. XII of 1968). |
| Employment (Record of Services) Act, 1951 (No. XIX of 1952). |
12.02) Wages |
| Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (No. IV of 1936). |
14) Occupational safety and health |
| Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 (No. 13 of 1855). |
14.01) Protection against particular hazards |
| Pakistan Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Ordinance (No. IV of 1984). |
| Employment of Children Act, 1991 (Act No. V of 1991). |
15) Social security (general standards) |
| Employees' Social Insurance Ordinance, 1962 (Act No. XXII of 1962). |
| Workers' Welfare Fund Ordinance 1971 (XXXVI of 1971). |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance
Act, 1969 (Act No. II of 1969). |
| Employees' Old-Age Benefits Act, 1976, (No. XIV of 1976). |
15.03) Employment accident and occupational disease benefit |
| Employer's Liability Act, 1938 (No. 24 of 1938). |
| Workmen's Compensation Act (No. 8 of 1923). |
15.05) Social assistance and services |
| Workers' Welfare Fund Ordinance 1971 (XXXVI of 1971). |
16) Maternity protection |
| West Pakistan Maternity Benefit Ordinance, 1958 (XXXII of 1958). |
17) Migrant workers |
| The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 (Act XVI of 1939). |
| The Foreigners Act, 1946 (Act XXXI of 1946). |
18) Seafarers |
| Merchant Shipping Act, 1923 (No. 21 of 1923). |
19) Fishers |
| Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Act, 1975. |
20) Dock workers |
| Dock Labourers Act, 1934 (Act No. XIX of 1934). |
22.02) Mining and quarrying workers |
| Mines Act, 1923 (No. IV of 1923). |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group Insurance
Act, 1969 (Act No. II of 1969). |
| Civil Servants Act, 1973 (No. LXXI of 1973). |
Balochistan - Basic laws in NATLEX |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Balochistan Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (Act No. XIV of 2010). |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| The Balochistan Protection Against Harassment of Women at Work Place Act (Act No I of 2016). |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Balochistan Provincial Employees Group Insurance Act, 2009 (Act No. X of 2009). |
22.06) Hotel, restaurant and shop workers |
| Balochistan Hotels and Restaurants Act 2014 (Act No. XVII of 2014). |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| Balochistan Civil Servants Act, 1974 (Act No. IX of 1974). |
Islamabad Capital Territory - Basic laws in NATLEX |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012 (No. XXIV of 2012). |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012 (No. XXIV of 2012). |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.05) Human rights |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Promotion, Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights Act, 2014 (Act No. III of 2014). |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Industrial Relations Act, 2010. |
03) Elimination of forced labour |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 2015 (Act No. XIV of 2015). |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Factories Act, 2013 [Act No. XVI of 2013]. |
| The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prohibition of Employment of Children Act, 2015 (Act No. XIX of 2015). |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Act, 2010 (Act No. XIII of 2010). |
04.01) Hazardous child labour |
| The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prohibition of Employment of Children Act, 2015 (Act No. XIX of 2015). |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2016 (Act No. XXVIII of 2016). |
07.02) Labour statistics |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Industrial Statistics Act, 2013 [No. XIV of 2013]. |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority Act, 2015 (Act No. XII of 2015). |
12) Conditions of employment |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Industrial and Commercial (Standing Orders) Act, 2013 [No. XI of 2013]. |
12.02) Wages |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Payment of Wages Act, 2013 [No. IX of 2013]. |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minimum Wages Act, 2013 [No. XII of 2013]. |
13) Conditions of work |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Industrial and Commercial (Standing Orders) Act, 2013 [No. XI of 2013]. |
| The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shops and Establishment Act, 2015 (Act No. XX of 2015). |
14) Occupational safety and health |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Factories Act, 2013 [Act No. XVI of 2013]. |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pension Fund Act, 1999 (Act No. I of
1999). |
15.03) Employment accident and occupational disease benefit |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 [No. XIX of 2013]. |
16) Maternity protection |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Maternity Benefits Act, 2013 [No. XVIII of 2013]. |
22.06) Hotel, restaurant and shop workers |
| The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shops and Establishment Act, 2015 (Act No. XX of 2015). |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Servants Act, 1973 (Act No. XVIII of 1973). |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1978 (No. XI of 1978). |
Punjab - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.05) Human rights |
| The Punjab Office of the Ombudsman Act, 1997 (Pb. Act X of 1997). |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Punjab Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (No. XIX of 2010). |
03) Elimination of forced labour |
| Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1992 (Act No. III of 1992). |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Workers' Children (Education) Ordinance, 1972 (No. 11 of 1972). |
| Punjab Restriction on Employment of Children Act 2016 (L of 2016). |
| Punjab Destitute and Neglected Children Act, 2004 [No. XVIII of 2004]. |
| Employment of Children Act, 1991 (Act No. V of 1991). |
04.01) Hazardous child labour |
| Punjab Prohibition of Child Labour at Brick Kilns Act 2016 (XXXVII of 2016). |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 (Act IV of 2010). |
| Punjab Women Protection Authority Act 2017 (X of 2017). |
08) Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services |
| Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981 (No. 15 of 1981). |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority Act 2010 (Act X of 2010). |
10) Employment security, termination of employment |
| The Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act 2006 (Act XII of 2006). |
12) Conditions of employment |
| Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934). |
12.02) Wages |
| Punjab Minimum Wages for Unskilled Workers Ordinance, 1969 (XX of 1969). |
| Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (No. IV of 1936). |
13) Conditions of work |
| Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934). |
14) Occupational safety and health |
| Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934). |
15.03) Employment accident and occupational disease benefit |
| Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (VIII of 1923). |
22.06) Hotel, restaurant and shop workers |
| Punjab Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969 (VIII of 1969). |
22.07) Transport and communication workers |
| Road Transport Workers Ordinance, 1961 (No. XXVIII of 1961). |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| The Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (Pb Act VIII of 1974). |
| The Punjab Government Employees' Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1969 (W.P. Ordinance I of 1969). |
Sindh - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.05) Human rights |
| Sindh Protection of Human Rights Act, 2011 (Act No.XIII of 2011). |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Industrial Relations (Revival and Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. XV of 2010). |
03) Elimination of forced labour |
| The Sindh Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.XX of 2016). |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Sindh Child Protection Authority Act, 2011 (Act No.XIV of 2011). |
| The Sindh Prohibition of Employment of Children Act, 2017 (Sindh Act No.III of 2017). |
04.01) Hazardous child labour |
| The Sindh Prohibition of Employment of Children Act, 2017 (Sindh Act No.III of 2017). |
08.01) Disabled workers |
| Sindh Differently Able persons (Employment, Rehabilitation and Welfare) Act, 2014 (Sindh Act No.XVI of 2015). |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority Act, 2009 (Act No. VIII of 2010). |
12) Conditions of employment |
| Sindh Terms of Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.XI of 2016). |
| Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.XII of 2016). |
| Sindh Factories Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No. XIII of 2016). |
12.02) Wages |
| Sindh Minimum Wages Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.VIII of 2016). |
| The Sindh Payment of Wages Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.VI of 2017). |
13) Conditions of work |
| Sindh Factories Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No. XIII of 2016). |
| Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.XII of 2016). |
15) Social security (general standards) |
| Sindh Employees Social Security Act, 2016 (Sindh Act No.VI of 2016). |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Sindh Employees Old-Age Benefits Act, 2014 (Sindh Act No.X of 2015). |
15.03) Employment accident and occupational disease benefit |
| Sindh Workers Compensation Act, 2016 (Act No.VII of 2016), |
15.05) Social assistance and services |
| Sindh Workers Welfare Fund Act, 2014 (Sindh Act No.XXXIII of 2015). |
22.06) Hotel, restaurant and shop workers |
| Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No. XVII of 2016). |
| Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.XII of 2016). |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| Sindh Civil Servants Act, 1973 (No. XIV of 1973). |
