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Employment Act 1999 (No. 6 of 2000) (Cap. 55:02).

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Malawi
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
2000-05-14
National
Law, Act

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Comprehensive legislation on employment. Part II makes provision for prohibition against forced labour, anti-discrimination, equal pay, and remedies for infringement of fundamental rights. Part III regulates rights and duties of Labour Commissioner and labour officers. Part IV deals with employment of young persons, including prohibition against child labour, and Part V with labour contracts. Part V provides for hours of work, weekly rest and leave, and Part VII for wages. Finally, Part VIII makes provision for discipline and dismissal.

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    Serial title
    Government Gazette, Supplement
    Date
    2000-05-19
    Page range
    17p.