Labour laws Presentation by hamza Ali and (10).pptx

Labour laws 2025

1. THE ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY OF BAHAWALPUR RAK CAMPUS Name: Saleem Akhtar Department of Commerce Presentation topic Name The salient features of labor laws in Pakistan

2. Introduction The salient features of labor laws in Pakistan aim to protect the rights of employees and regulate the responsibilities of employers to ensure a balanced work environment.

3. Key features 1. Regulation of Employment Establish terms for hiring, dismissal, and termination. Ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees. 2. Working Hours Standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week.
Overtime is compensated at twice the regular hourly rate.

4. 3. Minimum Wage Employers must pay at least the government-declared minimum wage, which is periodically revised.
Currently, the minimum wage is set by provincial governments. 4. Leaves and Holidays Annual Leave: 14 days of paid leave after completing 12 months of continuous service.
Sick Leave: 16 days of leave with half pay per year (medical certificate required).
Casual Leave: 10 days of fully paid leave annually for personal matters.
Public holidays are observed as per the government’s notification. Key features

5. Key features 5. Health and Safety Employers are required to provide a safe and hygienic working environment. Labor inspectors monitor compliance with health and safety standards. 6. Social Security and Welfare Employees are entitled to benefits like health insurance, pensions, and workers’ compensation for injuries.
Contributions to the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and Social Security are mandatory for employers.

6. Key features 7. Prohibition of Child and Forced Labor Children below the age of 14 years cannot be employed in any hazardous occupation.
Forced and bonded labor is prohibited under labor laws. 8. Maternity and Paternity Leave Female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave (6 weeks before and 6 weeks after childbirth).Paternity leave is also granted, typically up to 7–14 days depending on organizational policy.

7. Key features 9. Right to Unionize and Collective Bargaining Workers have the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining to protect their interests.Employers are prohibited from interfering in union activities. 10. Grievance and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for addressing workplace disputes, including labor courts and arbitration.
Protect employees from unfair dismissal or exploitation.

8. Key features 11. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Laws prohibit discrimination based on gender, religion, race, or ethnicity.
Ensure equal pay for equal work. 12. Termination and Retrenchment Employers must provide a one-month notice or pay in lieu of notice for termination.
Retrenchment must follow proper procedures, including severance pay.

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