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Law 12 of 2010 issuing the Labor Relations Law.

Pays/Territoire
Libye
Type du document
Législation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Général
Mot clé
Loi-cadre Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Commerce/industrie/sociétés Renforcement des capacités Contrat/accord Mise en application Équité Gouvernance Inspection Institution Responsabilité/indemnisation Jeunesse
Aire géographique
Afrique, Méditerranée, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Afrique du Nord
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its issuance.
Résumé

Comprising 183 articles organized into eight chapters, this law aims to establish regulations governing labor relations. Article 1 emphasizes the freedom of labor relations in Libya, with the goal of eliminating worker exploitation and fostering economic unity through partnerships, involving both Libyan citizens and potentially non-Libyans. Article 2 reinforces the idea that labor is a right and duty for all male and female citizens, based on the principle of equality in employment, while prohibiting obligatory labor, forced labor, and any forms of injustice and exploitation. Article 6 outlines the establishment of employment offices to organize jobseekers' affairs and provide job opportunities, with subsequent articles detailing the functioning rules. Chapter 2 regards Labour and Employment System, with specif references to duties of the worker, prohibited actions, working hours, emergency work cases, weekly rest days. Under Article 18 is established an advisory committee whose task is to provide recommendations and advice on labour affairs. Article 19 states that a decision of the General People’s Committee upon a proposal by the competent authority shall form an advisory board called the “Advisory Board for Work Remuneration” whose task shall be to propose the general policy for work remuneration and to determine the levels thereof. Chapter 3 focuses on the employment of women and juveniles, prohibiting women from jobs deemed unsuitable, ensuring equal treatment and remuneration, granting maternity leave, protecting against dismissal during pregnancy, and allowing nursing breaks (about this Article 54 establishes that male and female partners shall have equal rights and duties, taking into account the rights of female partners during pregnancy, delivery, maternity leave, etc.), restricting work for individuals under eighteen, outlining working hours, breaks, and restrictions for juvenile employment.

Texte intégral
Arabe
Site web
alp.unescwa.org