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Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 (No. 2) (S.I. 64 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008 | ZWE-2008-R-78586

Amends the title of the Labour Relations (General) Regulations, 1993 which is henceforward to be called the Labour (General) Regulations, 1993 and also amends the Labour Inspectorate Inspection Form by inserting a new paragraph into Schedule 2 concerning HIV/AIDS.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour (Settlement of Disputes) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 217 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-10-24 | ZWE-2003-R-73408

Sets out the Labour Officer's role in conciliation and in referring matters to arbitration. Also sets out regulations for the representation of parties, procedures after reference to arbitration and voting by secret ballot when employees or employers have decided to resort to collective job action to resolve disputes in terms of section 104 of the Labour Act.

Repeal the Labour Relations (Settlement of Disputes) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. 30 of 1993).

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Protection Against Any Acts of Interference Between Workers' Orgnisation and Employers' Organisation) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 131 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003 | ZWE-2003-R-68698

Defines "workers' organisation" in the regulations as a trade union, staff association or worker's committee as defined by the Labour Relations Act. Workers' and employers' organisations shall enjoy adequate protection against any acts of interference by each other or each other's agents or members in their establishment, functioning or administration. No employer or employers' organisation shall interfere with a workers' organisation or its agents or members with respect to the establishment, functioning or administration of the workers' organisation.
It shall be considered an act of interference for an employer or employers' organisation to promote or finance a workers' organisation under the domination of the employer. Offenders against the regulation shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2000 (H.B. 24 of 2000).

Adoption: 2001-02-01 | ZWE-2001-L-58735

Amends Labour Relations Act and Public Service Act on the basis of recommendations of the ILO. Makes provision for prohibition of forced labour and sexual harassment; employment of young persons; maternity leave; composition, procedure and functions of work councils; registration and certification of trade unions; settlement of labour disputes; collective bargaining agreements; as well as several matters concerning the Labour Court.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service (Formation and Recognition of Association or Organisations) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. 45 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-02-27 | ZWE-1998-R-57957

Deals with formation and recognition of public service associations or organisations. Makes provision for the formation of associations or organisations, provisional recognition of associations or organisations, confirmation of recognition, privileges of recognised associations or organisations, unrecognised associations or organisations, membership dues, certificate of recognition, and suspension or withdrawal of recognition.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) (Labour Relations) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 368A of 1998).

Adoption: 1998 | ZWE-1998-R-51507

Made under the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Act (Chapter 10:20). Defines "unlawful collective action" as a strike, boycott, lockout, sit-in, stay-away or other action which is prohibited by subsection 104(3) of the Labour Relations Act or which resists the law of the government or seeks to induce or compell the government to alter a law. Allows the Labour Minister to suspend the registration of trade unions, employers' organizations, or federations which are associated with unlawful collective actions, provided reasonable opportunity is given for such organizations to make representations in the matter. Provides additional penalties for employers, officials of workers' and employers' organizations, and other persons who associate themselves with unlawful collective action. S. 7 provides for civil liability for persons or organizations which encourage or organize unlawful actions. S. 8 allows employers to dismiss employees without approval of the Minister on the grounds of participation in an unlawful action.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Law and Order (Maintenance) (Holding of Public Gatherings) Directions, 1998 (S.I. 188 of 1998) (Cap. 11:07).

Adoption: 1998 | ZWE-1998-M-54429

Requires that public authorities be notified of public gatherings and sets forth rules governing public gatherings. These rules shall not apply to, inter alia, trade union meetings or related activities.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service (Public Service Joint Negotiation Council) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. 141 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-06-27 | ZWE-1997-R-57956

Makes provision for the establishment of a Public Service Negotiating Council, the objectives of which shall be to engage in salary-related consultations and negotiations, as well as the determination of allowances and conditions of service in the Public Service. The Council will alao regulates duties, meetings, appointment of Committees, retention of consultants, and arbitration of disputes.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Settlement of Disputes) (Amendment) Regulations, 1994 (No. 1) (S.I. 154 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-07-22 | ZWE-1994-R-39339

Amends the Labour Relations (Settlement of Disputes) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 30 of 1993) by revising the wording of section 8, substituting section 9 with a new paragraph, prescribing a new form (L.R. 21) and replacing forms L.R 24 and 28, and by providing for other related amendments.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Settlement of Disputes) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 30 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-01-15 | ZWE-1993-R-33437

Provides for rules in respect of allowances; procedures of Tribunal; representation of parties; unfair labour practices; power of labour relations officer to settle disputes or unfair labour practices; reference of matters by a labour relations officer to a senior labour relations officer; appeals to tribunal; references of matters; applications; respondent's reply; clarification of issues; hearings; order of proceedings; absence of parties; examination of parties and witnesses; parties not bound by notices; adjournment or postponement; discovery and production of documents; precedents; decisions of tribunal; record of proceedings; consolidation of matters; condonation and departure from regulations; summonses and availability of forms. Repeals the Labour Relations (Labour Relations Tribunal) Regulations, 1985.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (General) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 31 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-01-15 | ZWE-1993-R-33441

Provides for rules in respect of trade unions, employers' organisations, employment councils, employment boards and advisory boards and collective job action. Repeals the Labour Relations (General) Regulations, 1985.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Employment Codes of Conduct)(Amendment) Regulations, 1992 (No. 1) (S.I. 56 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992 | ZWE-1992-R-29293

Under the authority of the Labour Relations Act 1985, section 3 of the Labour Relations (Employment Codes of Conduct) Regulations 1990 is amended. In situations where more than one code is registered, the one registered by a works council is binding.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Labour Relations Amendment Act, 1992 (No. 12 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992 | ZWE-1992-L-31526

Amendments in respect of definitions, maternity leave, minimum wage, works councils, workers committees, right to union or association dues, dissolution of employment boards, publication of collective bargaining agreements, functions and powers of and appeals to the Tribunal, employment codes of conduct, employers' records, investigative powers of labour relations officers, and general offences and penalties.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Employment Codes of Conduct) Regulations, 1990 (S.I. 379 of 1990)

Adoption: 1990 | ZWE-1990-R-29268

These Regulations under section 17 of the Labour Relations Act, 1985 provide for the registration of binding codes of conduct created by employment councils, employment boards, or works councils. Includes form of application for such registration

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Workers' Committees) (General) Regulations 1985. S.I. 372.

Adoption: 1985 | ZWE-1985-R-2269

These Regulations flesh out four sections of the Labour Relations Act 1985 (SL 1985 - Zim. 1), with both substantive and procedural provisions. S.I. 371 sets forth, in accordance with s. 17 of the Act, the circumstances under which an employer may terminate a contract of employment. Where employers believe they have good cause, they may suspend an employee without pay and apply to a labour relations officer to seek termination of the contract. The Regulations further require prior written approval of the Minister, following mandatory consultation with the trade union and employer's organisation involved, to lay-off or retrench an employee or to impose work on a short-time basis. Violations are subject to a fine or imprisonment. In terms of s. 135 of the Act, S.I. 370 limits the amount a private employment agency may legally charge to work-seekers, employers and other clients. The Regulations impose conditions for an agent to make a referral and require record-keeping. S.I. 372, issued under s. 26 of the Act, defines "works council", half of whose members are to be employee representatives who are members of a workers' committee. A workers' committee is to be formed when employees select their representative at their workplace. It must have between 3 and 15 members who are representative of the different sections of the undertaking. The Regulations govern its officers, tenure of office and procedures for meetings. Finally, S.I. 369 regulates proceedings before the Labour Relations Tribunal which was created by s. 141 of the Act.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (General) Regulations 1985. S.I. 368 of 1985.

Adoption: 1985 | ZWE-1985-R-2183

These general regulations were made under the Labour Relations Act which was published in the Legislative Series (1985 - Zim. 1). The regulations cover, inter alia, the registration of workers' and employers organisations, the functioning of the employment councils, the settlement of disputes and unfair labour practices, collective job action and the procedure to be followed by the Labour Relations Board.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Labour Relations Tribunal) Regulations 1985. S.I. 369.

Adoption: 1985 | ZWE-1985-R-2266

See summary under S.I. 372 of 1985.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Act [Chapter 28:01]. (Labour Relations Act, 1984 (Act 16 of 1985)) -

Adoption: 1984 | ZWE-1984-L-1850

Part I. Preliminary: short title, interpretation, purpose, application)
Part II. Fundamental rights of employees: union membership, prohibition of forced labour, protection against discrimination, etc.9
Part III. Unfair labour practices
Part IV. General conditions of employment: employment of young persons, duration and termination of contracts, remuneration, dismissal, retrenchment, benefits upon termination, sick leave, vacation leave, special leave, weekly rest, benefits in case of death of the employer, right of retention of employment in case of transfer of a business, maternity leave)
Part V. Advisory councils and wage and salary control: advisory councils, minimum wages, etc.)
Part VI. Workers committees: formation and functions
Part VII. Trade unions, employers organizations and federations of trade unions and employers organizations
Part VIII. Employment councils
Part IX. Repealed
Part X. Collective bargaining agreements negotiated by trade unions and employers organizations
Part XI. Labour court
Part XII. Determination of disputes and unfair labour practices
Part XIII. Collective job action
Part XIV. Employment agencies
Part XV. General

The Act repeals the Industrial Conciliation Act (Ch. 267), as published in the Legislative Series (LS 1964 - SR 1A, B, C), the Minimum Wages Act, 1980, and the Employment Act, 1980 which was also published in the Legislative Series (LS 1980 - Zim. 1). Consolidation available.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Conciliation Amendment Act 1981.

Adoption: 1981 | ZWE-1981-L-10976

Act to amend the Industrial Conciliation Act (Ch. 267) [cf. LS 1959-SR 1, 1964-SR 1]; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. No. 23. Inter alia, inserts a new Part VIIA (Minimum conditions of employment).

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Labour on Constitution for a Works Council, 1980.

Adoption: 1980 | ZWE-1980-M-73411

Sets out guidelines concerning Works Councils with respect to its aims and objectives, areas for discussion by the Council, its composition, terms of office, meetings, attendance by other persons, publicity, procedure for giving of recommendations and disclosure of information concerning the Council.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Unlawful Organizations Act [Chapter 11:13]. -

Adoption: 1971-10-15 | ZWE-1971-L-101335

AN ACT to make provision, in the interests of defence, public safety or public order, for certain organizations to be unlawful organizations and for the circumstances in which organizations may be declared to be unlawful organizations; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.

Zimbabwe - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Private Voluntary Organizations Act (No. 63 of 1966)(Chapter 17), 1996 Revision. -

Adoption: 1966 | Date of entry into force: 1967-09-01 | ZWE-1966-L-57016

Provides for the registration of private voluntary organizations and the control of such entities' collection of contributions.