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Seychelles - - Law, Act

Public Sector Special Pension (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 2 of 2007)

Adoption: 2007-06-28 | SYC-2007-L-76477

Amends sections 2 (definitions), 3 (scope of application), 4 (qualification requirements for special benefit) and 8 (regulations).

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Social Workers' Council Act, 2007 (Act 7 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-01-10 | SYC-2007-L-101321

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

Policy on HIV/AIDS in the Workplace.

Adoption: 2007 | SYC-2007-M-97663

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Health Professionals Act, 2006 (Act 6 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-06-08 | SYC-2006-L-74103

Establishes the Health Professionals Council, sets out its functions and regulates the Register of Health Professionals.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Employment (Amendment) Act, 2006 (Act 4 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-04-25 | SYC-2006-L-73752

Amends the Act by modifying some of the definitions in section 2 (i.e. "harassment" and "young person"). It also makes minor amendments to sections 18(2), 19(2), 20, 21(1)(a), 25(2). Section 24 is repealed. Section 36 is repealed and substituted for another paragraph concerning recording the payment of wages. A new subsection is inserted after section 38(1) concerning information to be provided by airlines and travel agencies. Section 44 is repealed. A new section is inserted after section 46 concerning the prevention of discrimination and prohibition of harassment. A new section 50 replaces the old on concerning transfer of business undertakings. Section 54, 57, 60(2), 61(2)(iii), 62A(2) and 68 are modified. A new section 72A is inserted concerning a tripartite consultative body. Sections 76(1), 77(2) are amended. Schedule I (all words after heading "C. Redundancy of worker under section 51" replaced) and Schedule II (new Part IIA inserted) are also amended.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Conditions of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. 9 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-03-14 | SYC-2006-R-73716

Amends regulation 2(1) concerning the definition of "essential service", regulation 3(4) concerning rest time between shifts, regulations 9(4) concerning payment in lieu of leave entitlement as well as regulations 11(1) and 22(1). It also adds a new section 9(8) concerning calculation of annual holidays and 24(3) concerning compensation payable to part-time workers and repeals regulation 3(1)(a), 6(3) and 7.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

National Statistics Bureau Act, 2005 (No. 15 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-12-28 | SYC-2005-L-72741

Provides for the establishment of the National Statistics Bureau and repeals the Statistics Act (Cap. 230).

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act, 2005 (Act 12 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-11-30 | SYC-2005-L-72747

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - Seychelles Qualifications Authority
Part 3 - The Board of the Authority
Part 4 - Administration of the Authority
Part 5 - Financial Provisions

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Investment Code of the Seychelles Act, 2005. Act No. 13 of 2005.

Adoption: 2005-11-29 | Date of entry into force: 2005-12-20 | SYC-2005-L-75371

Provides for rules applicable to foreign investments.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Seychelles Pension Fund (Benefits) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 46).

Adoption: 2005-10-31 | SYC-2005-R-72739

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - General
Part 3 - Retirement Pensions
Part 4 - Pre and Post Retirement Death Gratuities
Part 5 - Migration Allowance
Part 6 - Permanent Incapacity Pension
Part 7 - Surviving Spouse's Pension
Part 8 - Children's Pension
Part 9 - Payment of Pension, Gratuities and Allowances

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Seychelles Pension Fund (Membership and Contribution) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 45 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-10-18 | SYC-2005-R-72870

Concerns the application of membership, mandatory and voluntary contributions, contributions of workers, rate of surcharge and place and manner of payment of contribution.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Seychelles Pension Fund Act, 2005 (No. 8 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-08-19 | SYC-2005-L-71937

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Establishment of the Fund
Part III - Board of Trustees
Part IV - Management of the Fund
Part V - Membership of the Fund and Contributions
Part VI - Benefits
Part VII - Financial Provisions and Investment
Part VIII - Medical Board
Part IX - Obligations and Offences
Part X - Miscellaneous

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Public Sector Special Pension Act, 2005 (No. 9 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-08-19 | SYC-2005-L-71941

Provides special pensions for retired public sector workers after having completed not less than 10 years service and having been employed during the period from 1st January 1979 to 31st December 2004.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Manning and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 (Cap 127A).

Adoption: 2005-06-03 | SYC-2005-R-70853

Amends the 1995 Regulations by inserting a new section 11A on prior requirements for application of a certificate of competency and amending Schedule III.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Agriculture and Fisheries (Incentives) Act, 2005 (Act No. 3 of 2005) -

Adoption: 2005-03-31 | SYC-2005-L-70221

Provides incentives such as tax concessions, social security contributions, Gainful Occupation Permits under the Immigration Decree, and fuel incentives to famers, farming entities, agricultural processors, agricultural exporters, fishers, boat owners, fisheries processors and fisheries exporters.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Education Act, 2004 (Act 13 of 2004) -

Adoption: 2004-12-23 | SYC-2004-L-69645

Comprehensive legislation concerning the organisation, promotion and development of education in Seychelles. Article 66 includes provisions concerning employment of children of compulsory school age. Separated into 7 Parts.

Part 1: Preliminary
Part 2: General administration
Part 3: Private educational institutions
Part 4: Rights and responsibilities of students and parents
Part 5: Rights and responsibilities of teachers, etc.
Part 6: Curriculum and Assessments
Part 7: Miscellaneous

Seychelles - - Law, Act

International Trade Zone (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (SI 23 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-08-13 | SYC-2004-L-83302

Amends the Schedule of the Regulations with respect to the granting of licences under the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Act.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-06-25 | SYC-2004-L-83301

Contains provisions for the prevention and suppression of acts of terrorism.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Data Protection Act, 2003 (No. 9 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-12-24 | SYC-2003-L-66655

Comprehensive legislation regulating use of automatically processed information relating to individuals and provision of services in respect of such information. Divided into 5 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-7) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 8-27) provides for regulation of data users. Part 3 (s. 28-32) deals with rights of data subjects. Part 4 (s. 33-42) contains provisions regarding exemptions. Part 5 (s. 43-47) contains general provisions.

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

National AIDS Trust Fund Notice, 2002. -

Adoption: 2002-03-18 | SYC-2002-M-110802

Establishes the National AIDS Trust Fund.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2000 (No. 11 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-10-17 | SYC-2000-L-57948

Amends Chapter 93 of Immigration Decree with regard to Student's Permits.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Economic Development (Repeal) Act, 2000 (No. 9 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-08-02 | SYC-2000-L-57271

Repeals the Economic Development Act, 1995.

Seychelles - - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act 7 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-05-31 | SYC-2000-C-56655

Amends the Constitution of Seychelles with regard to the re-election of the President.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Family Violence (Protection of Victims) Act, 2000 (No. 4 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-03-23 | SYC-2000-L-56235

Provides for the protection against family violence. Section 3 sets forth the conditions under which an application for a protection order may be made, and section 4 regulates the effects of such an order.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Immigration (Amendment) Act, 2000 (No. 3 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-03-13 | SYC-2000-L-56234

Amends Immigration Decree (Cap. 93) with regard to International Trade Zone Work Permits. Provides that a person who is not a Seychellois shall not be gainfully occupied in an International Trade Zone, except under and in accordance with the conditions of an International Trade Zone Work Permit.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Conditions of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 3 of 2000).

Adoption: 1999-12-30 | SYC-1999-R-56415

Amends Employment (Conditions of Employment) Regulations with regard to working hours, holidays, maternity leave and related matters.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Act (Exemption) Order, 2000 (No. 4 of 2000).

Adoption: 1999-12-30 | SYC-1999-R-56813

Provides for certain exemptions from the provisions of the Employment Act, 1995. Concerns mainly public officers, all of whom are specifically exempted from provisions of the Act dealing with discipline, layoffs and the termination of contracts.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Employment (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 8 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-10-28 | SYC-1999-L-54433

Amends the Employment Act 1995. Inter alia, requires employers to notify the Employment Services Bureau of vacancies in their enterprise, and prohibits the employment of Seychellois without job cards. A new section 50 provides that where there is a change of ownership in a business, the employer shall be deemed to have terminated the employment contract of a worker. Such termination shall not be considered as attributal to the worker, who shall receive any due compensation. Further amendments provide for drug testing (s. 53A) and compensation to workers upon resignation or retirement.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Occupational Health and Safety Decree (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 10 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-10-28 | SYC-1999-L-54434

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Decree 1978 with regard to the duty of employers to notify the Director of any accidents or illnesses at work.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act, 1998 (No. 14 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-10-29 | SYC-1998-L-51525

Amends the Criminal Code (Cap. 54) by inserting a new section 342A regarding reference by the Attorney General.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Conditions of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. 46).

Adoption: 1998-08-21 | SYC-1998-R-50735

Repeals subsection 3 and replaces subsection 4 to provide that the government may, at its discretion, pay a worker who is attending a full-time training programme which lasts for more than six months an allowance equal to the worker's salary during the period of the training programme.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Children Amendment Act, 1998 (No. 4 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-06-17 | SYC-1998-L-50035

Amends numerous provisions of the Children Act (Cap. 28). Inter alia, substitutes s. 27 so as to provide for the prevention of children being taken out of the Seychelles for immoral purposes. Also inserts a new s. 70A which provides for the medical examination of children if there is reason to believe they have been assaulted or ill-treated.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Seychelles Pension Scheme (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 12 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-12-29 | SYC-1997-L-48391

Amends provisions of the principal Act regarding prior retirement (retirement status before beginning a new employment) and withdrawal of contributions in order to rehabilitate after a natural disaster or serious illness, or to make improvements to residential property.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Seychelles National Youth Council Act, 1997 (No. 15 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-12-19 | SYC-1997-L-48390

Establishes a National Youth Council with the function of formulating youth policy.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Consumer Protection Act, 1997 (No. 4 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-06-10 | SYC-1997-L-47009

Provides for the creation of a Consumer Protection Board and the post of a Director of Consumer Protection, both which shall promote consumer education and information, formulate relevant legislation, create means of consumer arbitration, and investigate cases of offences. Section 8 prohibits false advertisement; s. 11 requires producers of goods to ensure reasonable standards of quality and warn consumers of possible risk or hazards associated with a product's use.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

International Trade Zone (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. 22 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-03-07 | SYC-1997-R-82723

Amends the item four of the Schedule with respect to the obligation of employers to pay contributions to the Social Security Fund.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

International Trade Zone (Employment) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. 13 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-01-31 | SYC-1997-R-45955

Regulates formation, execution, and termination of employment contracts and disciplinary measures in the Seychelles International Trade Zone. Inter alia, employers shall give one month's notice before termination of an employee's contract. Non-Seychellois workers are subject to the same regulations as Seychellois. Provides for the establishment of an Employment Council with the function of monitoring the enforcement of these Regulations. Made under the International Trade Zone Act, 1995.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

International Trade Zone (Conditions of Employment) Order, 1997 (S.I. 14 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-01-31 | SYC-1997-R-45956

Regulates hours of work, overtime, paid leave, sick leave, and rest periods for persons employed in International Trade Zones. Maximum working hours is set at 60 hours a week, or 12 hours a day. Hours worked above this limit shall be paid overtime wage. Prohibits night work or overtime work for women who are more than 6 months pregnant; after 3 months of pregnancy, women shall have the right to be transferred to other work assignments should a physician declare that their present duties pose a hazard to their health.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Public Finances Act (Cap 188A). -

Adoption: 1997-01-01 | SYC-1997-L-110801

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, 1997.

Adoption: 1997 | SYC-1997-R-49715

Applies to all worksites, including temporary workplaces. Provides for maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of workplaces and for specific regulations regarding lighting, ventilation, and working space. S. 9 sets forth maximum exposure limits to ionising radiation, and provides for the removal of workers from sources of radiation and for subsequent medical supervision if employees are exposed to radiation over the set limits. S. 21 provides for medical supervision at worksites where hazardous materials are used. Employers are required to provide fist aid materials and devise emergency evacuation plans at workplaces with 25 or more employees. Also provides for noise protection and protective clothing. Repeals the Occupational Safety and Health (Health and Welfare) and (Miscellaneous) Regulations, 1991.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 1996 (S.I. 69 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-09 | SYC-1996-R-44652

Amends Pensions Regulations to allow persons who are unable to furnish proof of that person's service under the Government, so as to qualify for special allowance payable to officers who held a non-pensionable office, to receive payment in certain cases.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Termination of Pregnancy Regulations, 1996 (S.I. 62 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-05 | SYC-1996-R-44653

Requires that certain information be registered in cases where a pregnancy is terminated under the Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1994, including the woman's name and the physician who performed the procedure.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 15 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-02 | SYC-1996-L-44651

Prohibits and sets forth penalties for certain acts involving incest, sexual assault, pornography and prostitution. Sets age of consent at 15 years of age.

Seychelles - - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 14 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-01 | SYC-1996-C-44654

Amendments regarding the position of the Vice-President.

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

Public Service Orders, 1996. -

Adoption: 1996-06 | SYC-1996-M-86499

These Orders have no legislative force, they are published by authority of the President. If there is any conflict between these Orders and the legislation in force, the legislation will prevail.

PART 1 : PRELIMINARY - Title/introduction/Objectives (Orders 1 - 2)
PART 2: INTERPRETATION
Chapter 1 - Glossary/definition/Interpretation (Orders 3-5)
PART 3: PUBLIC SERVICE
Chapter 2 - Organisation of government and structure of the public service (Orders 11-18)
PART 4: SEYCHELLES PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES GENERAL
Chapter 3 - Appointments, promotions, postings and transfers (Orders 21-54)
Chapter 4 - Salaries, increments, enhancements, enhancements of salaries, advances of salaries and wages (Orders 61-71)
Chapter 5 - Code of conduct and discipline (Orders 81-121)
Chapter 6 - Retirement, resignation and termination of appointments (Orders 131-139)
PART 5: SEYCHELLES PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES - INCENTIVES
Chapter 7 - Leave (Orders 141-156)
Chapter 8 - Allowances (Orders 161-180)
Chapter 9 - Transport and travelling (Orders 191-203)
Chapter 10 - Training (Orders 221-223)
Chapter 11 - Housing (Orders 231-251)
Chapter 12 - Pensions, gratuities and social security benefits (Orders 261-271)
PART 6: SEYCHELLES PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES - MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter 13 - Correspondence and general office routine (Orders 281-307)
Chapter 14 - Miscellaneous (Orders 321-330)
PART 7: THE PUBLIC SERVICE CHIEF EXECUTIVES/HEADS OF MISSIONS
PART 8: APPENDICES
Appendix A: Procedure for undertaking formal proceedings in disciplinary cases under Order 110
Appendix B: Guidelines for applying disciplinary action ¿ Order 112
Appendix C: Procedure for termination of appointment (on grounds other than misconduct - Order 133
Appendix D: Disposal of records - Orders 308
Appendix E: Official Secrets Declaration - Order 39

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Anti-Money Laundering Act, 1996 (No. 8 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-04-23 | SYC-1996-L-44650

Criminalizes money laundering, requires financial institutions to maintain indentification procedures and record keeping, and designates money laundering as an extraditable offence.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Pesticides Control Act (Act No. 4 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-03-21 | SYC-1996-L-82726

Regulates the manufacture, distribution, use, storage and disposal of pesticides for the protection of the public health and the environment.

Seychelles - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. 111 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-01 | SYC-1995-R-42795

Amends fees for residence permits. Made under Immigration Decree.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Economic Development Act, 1995 (No. 20 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-11-27 | SYC-1995-L-42541

Establishes an Economic Development Board for the purpose of approving investors and granting concessions and incentives to potential investors. Investors shall invest no less than 10,000,000 U.S. dollars (s. 5). Concessions and incentives which the Board may grant include immunity from prosecution for all criminal proceedings whatsoever, except those arising from acts of violence or drug trafficking in Seychelles (s. 7). Furthermore, no bill seeking to amend or repeal this Act shall be presented to the National Assembly unless approved of by a referendum with not less than sixty per cent of the vote. Such a bill shall not be passed by the National Assembly unless two-thirds of its members are present and voting at all stages of the approval process.

Seychelles - - Law, Act

Elections Act, 1995 (No. 17 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-11-17 | SYC-1995-L-42539

Provides comprehensive provisions for the election of the President, members of the National Assembly, and referendums. The Act governs, inter alia, election officers, registration of voters, and counting procedures. Also sets forth penalties for violations, including intimidation of voters and bribery (ss. 51, 90).