Labour Code 2006 - govt.lc

1 1No. ] Labour Code [ LUCIA_____No. of 2006 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONSPA RT IPRELIMINARY1. Short title and commencement2. Interpretation3. Application4. Non-contracting clause5. Conflict between this Code and any other enactmentPART IIFUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT6. Prohibition against forced labour7. General prohibition against discrimination8. Protection of freedom of association9. Direct complaint to the TribunalPART IIITERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENTDIVISION 1 Contracts of Employment10. Application11. Interpretation12. Types of contract13. Particulars of written contract and content of contract14.

2 Request for written particulars15. Delivery of contract16. Fines for false particulars and contraventions17. Amendment of contract18. Capacity to contract19. Exemptions20. Family members21. Assumption of a contract for an indefinite period22. Existing contracts to continue in forceLabour Code , 9:10 AM12No. ] Labour Code [ 2 Continuity of Employment23. Duration of continuity of employment24. Continuous employment for seasonal employees25. Successor employerDIVISION 3 Hours of Work26. Interpretation27. Duration of working week28. Weekly rest29. Maximum ordinary work day30. Split shifts and occasional shifts31.

3 Meal intervals32. Overtime33. Prohibition of work on public holidays34. Pay for public holidays for daily paid workers35. Employees may opt to perform night work36. Reasonable alternative for discontinuing night work37. Power to make RegulationsDIVISION 4 Wages38. Wages to be paid in legal tender39. Agreements as to place and manner of spending wages40. Payment of wages by cheque41. Wages to be paid directly to employees42. Employee s right to recover43. Pay periods44. Employer to fix pay days45. Wages to be paid on completion of contract46. Wages to be paid on termination of contract47. Interest on advances prohibited48. Advances by way of loans49.

4 Recovery of advances and excess in payment of wages50. Payment of outstanding balance advances and excess in payment of wages51. Deductions of payment in respect of fines restricted52. Deductions for obtaining employment prohibitedLabour Code , 9:10 AM23No. ] Labour Code [ Deductions authorized in certain cases54. Saving as to judgement debts55. Agreements of cooperation56. Remuneration other than wages57. Wages not to be paid on certain premises58. Sale of goods or services by employer to employees59. Special provision for service charges, share of profits or commission60. Employees in the employment of contractors61.

5 Limitations on attachments or seizure of wages62. Wages to be priority debt63. Employers to issue details of wage payments64. Offences under this Division65. Repayment of wages66. Regulations67. Deduction for provident or pension fundsDIVISION 5 Minimum Wages68. Fixing of minimum wage69. Establishment and composition of Minimum and Equal Wages Commission70. Appointment and resignation71. Remuneration of members72. Assignment of staff73. Functions of Commission74. Procedure75. Power to summon76. Minister to refer to Commission77. Invitations for comments and objections78. Objection79. Recommendation or advise by Commission80.

6 Matters for consideration in proposing a minimum wage81. Advice of Commission82. Effect of Minimum Wage Order83. Saving of existing level of wages84. Records85. Powers of inspection86. Authorization for Commission to obtain information87. Recovery of wagesLabour Code , 9:10 AM34No. ] Labour Code [ Offences in relation to this Division89. ApplicationDIVISION 6 Sick Leave and Benefits90. Sick pay91. Uncertified sick leave pay92. Certified sick leave93. Employer s obligation toward sick pay94. Determination of medical mattersDIVISION 7 Vacation Leave95. Interpretation96. General entitlement to vacation leave97.

7 Amount of vacation leave with pay98. Existing rights to vacation saved99. Periods of vacation holidays not to be not to be terminated during vacation from vacation not to be compelled to forego vacation leave104. Proportionate vacation leave pay upon leave pay upon termination before qualifying period107. Records108. ComplaintsDIVISION 8 Public deemed to be included in public rates and conditions of Commissioner to set rates and of fair and reasonable conditions114. Disputes on Code , 9:10 AM45No. ] Labour Code [ Withholding payments118. in of conditions of work121. Prohibition on non-compliant contractorsDIVISION 9 Employment of Children and Young of child labour123.

8 Medical certificate of of children and young persons125. False for the employment of young for child and young person labourDIVISION 10 Termination of Employment128. reason for dismissal130. Probationary period131. Unfair dismissal132. Constructive dismissal for serious to wages on summary and termination for misconduct136. Unsatisfactory performance137. Dismissal where unsatisfactory performance is due to the natural aging for lack of qualifications or for fundamental breach of contract140. Natural justice to suspend or warn in lieu of with for reason of incapacity or abuse of sick due upon due to redundancy146.

9 Constructive of and suspensionsLabour Code , 9:10 AM56No. ] Labour Code [ for severance pay from successor of debts on death of periods and exemptions from not relevant to question of unfair in lieu of notice156. Certificate of and of proof159. Age of retirementDIVISION 11 Termination pay161. Severance to redundancy to beneficiary and complaint against provisions for hospitality and other seasonal employers165. Part-time for pro rata of redundancyPART IVOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHDIVISION 1 Registration and Requirements of Industrial General application170. Work in private residences171.

10 Appointment of Chief Occupational Safety and Health Officer and other officers172. Requirement for registration and pre-existing for registration and Register174. Application for registration of change of particulars175. Chief Occupational Safety and Health Officer to monitor registered powers of authorised of discontinuance for work for young person178. Non-compliance with noticeLabour Code , 9:10 AM67No. ] Labour Code [ from on entering workplace after order182. Notice of compliance183. of Advisory Council185. Establishment of technical of medical and powers of medical inspectors188. Periodic report of medical inspectors189.