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Labour and Employment Relations Act 2017.

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for fair labour standards, support productive employment relationships and give better effect to fundamental conventions of the international labour organisation.
Subject
General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Contract/agreement Dispute settlement Economic/social/cultural rights Inspection Offences/penalties Procedural matters Registration Social protection Youth Human rights
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act regulates the labour and employment relations in Tuvalu. The text lays out for various aspects of the employment relationship, including contracts, wages, working hours, leave, termination, dispute resolution, and workers’ rights and obligations. The page also establishes the Labour and Employment Relations Tribunal, the Labour Advisory Board, and the Labour Commissioner as the authorities for implementing and enforcing the Act. Part 3 of the Act provides for employment of young persons, minimum age of employment for light and for hazardous work, by emphasising on prohibition on child labour and forced labour. Part 5 elaborates for equal employment opportunities and prohibition of discrimination. Part 6 of the text provides for occupational safety and health and Part 7 provides for trade unions and employer organisations. The text further outlines for dispute settlement, lawful strikes and lock-outs, inspectors and registrar. The text consists of 158 Articles divided into 13 Parts and 2 Schedules.

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