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Charter of fundamental rights and freedoms, of 1st January 1991.

Main Region

First Region

Czechia
Human rights
1991-01-09
National
Constitution

Second Region

Article 9 prohibits forced labour, but shall not apply to: a) work ordered in accordance with the law to persons serving a prison term; b) military service; c) service required on the basis of law in cases of natural disasters; and d) action ordered by law to protect the life, health, or rights of others.

In Chapter IV, provides for economic and social rights. States that everybody has the right to choose freely his or her profession and the training for such a profession, to associate freely with others for the protection of his or her economic and social interests. Trade unions shall be established independently of the State. Guarantees the right to strike.

Provides that women, adolescents and disabled persons are entitled to increased protection of their health at work and to special working conditions.

Electronic region

Monograph region

    Monograph title
    Central and Eastern European Legal Materials
    Publisher
    Juris Publishing
    Place of publication
    Yonkers, NY
    Country
    United States of America
    Date
    1997-08
    Edition
    No. 44
    Volume
    Binder 2A
    Page range
    pp. 3-16
    Monograph title
    Constitutions of the Countries of the World - Czech Republic
    Author
    Gisbert H. Flanz
    Publisher
    Oceana Publications, Inc.
    Place of publication
    New York
    Date
    2007-12
    Page range
    pp. 27-40