Every state has its internal laws. These laws are different for sectors of society. In light of these laws. An organization can run a business State uses these laws for Systematic discipline of the relevant sector. The state enforces
these laws, through its enforcement agencies and institutions.
Labour laws are one of them. It varies from state to state and area to area. Every state has its labour laws and policies for the Workers. especially labour class of the country both public and private.
All rights and duties of workers are defined in detail in labour laws. It contains provisions, Regarding workers’ rights, their wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and
health. There is a big labour class in Pakistan so Pakistan also has a list of regulations related to labour. Labour Laws in Pakistan are based on 1940 Labour Code. These laws were amended from time to time. Labour laws in Pakistan
protect workers,s rights and regulate their working conditions.
These are some labor laws of Pakistan.
List of Labour Laws of Pakistan
Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923.
The Factories Act, 1934.
Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
West Pakistan Maternity Benefit Ordinance, 1958.
Minimum Wages Ordinance, 1961.
Apprenticeship Ordinance, 1962.
Provincial Employees’ Social Security Ordinance, 1965.
The Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968.
Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act, 1976.
Companies Profits (Workers’ Participation) Act, 1968.
Punjab Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969.
Workers’ Children (Education) Ordinance, 1972.
Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981.
The Employment of Women at Night Act of 1986.
The Labour Welfare Board Act of 1996 provides for the establishment of the Labour Welfare.
Workers’ Welfare Fund Ordinance, 2002.
Punjab Industrial Relations Act, 2010.
The Industrial Relations Act, 2012.
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