Labour Act, 2017 (Act No.64). Country/Territory South Sudan Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Framework law Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Cooperative/producer organization Dispute settlement Economic/social/cultural rights Education Equity Gender Offences/penalties Youth Human rights Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Northern Africa, Sahel Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of its signature by the President (December 12, 2017). Abstract This Act, comprising 127 Articles divided into XXII Chapters, aims to establish a legal framework for the minimum conditions of employment, labour relations, labour institutions, dispute resolution and provision for health and safety at the workplace. It aligns with the Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011, and international and regional obligations. Full text English Website mol.gov.ss