Title these rules may be cited as the labour court rules, 2017. The research sought to investigate the effectiveness of the labour arbitration. Every employee is qualified to be paid two weeks pay for every year served upon termination. In terms of section 18 of the labour act as read with section 65 7 of the constitution of zimbabwe women have a right to a fully paid maternity leave for at least three months if they have served for at least one year. Statute law statute law is passed by parliament, assented to by the president and known as an act of parliament. Parliament of zimbabwe pdf of act as amended to act 172002 pdf of act as. About a month after the judgment, the parliament of zimbabwe house of assembly and senate enacted the labour amendment act no. The realextent of child labour in each of these sectors is unknown, and the conditions under which children. The book concludes with chapters covering aspects of social security in zimbabwe, and a discussion on international labour law. A threat to productivity, growth and competitiveness december 31, 2017 in business the most potent weapon of mass destruction in the hands of zimbabweans right now is not automatic rifles, grenades, landmines or bombs. David johnson, world war ii and the scramble for labour in colonial zimbabwe, 19391948.
Labour law zimbabwe employment laws and rights for. Child labour in zimbabwe can be found on large scale farms, in the peasant sector, in fonnal domestic employment, in the small scale industries of the informal sector, in contract work in some industries, and in street jobs. Labour organisation and as a member of or party to any other international organisation or agreement governing conditions of employment which zimbabwe would have ratified. Natlex database zimbabwe labour relations act acts 16. The contents of this article are for general information purposes only and do not constitute our legal or professional advice. General provisions as to protection of wages, contracts of employment and terms and conditions of employment. An act to repeal and replace the labour code act and consolidate the law relating to labour. Child labour in zimbabwe and the rights of the child. Minister means the minister of public service, labour and social welfare or any other minister to whom the president may, from time to time, assign the administration of this act. Enacted by the president and the parliament of zimbabwe. The labour act amendment bill of 2015 is clear on that. An act to declare and define the fundamental rights of employees. Section 2 interpretation of the labour act chapter 28.
State employment is treated separately, as it is governed by constitutional law as well as labour law. Determination of disputes and unfair labour practices part xiii. Application these rules shall apply to all proceedings in the labour court. Labour act 11 of 2007 gg 3971 brought into force with the exception of section 128 on 1 november 2008 by gn 2602008 gg 4151. Most workers in zimbabwe are on fixed term employment contracts. Pdf understanding the limitations to the right to strike in. An act to amend and consolidate the laws relating to labour, employers, trade unions and industrial relations. According to labour law, fixed term contracts expire at the end of the term specified. Net by laird jones, lock haven university of pennsylvania december 2002 at first glance, david johnsons monograph on zimbabwean labor during the second world war appears unlikely to interest the. Labour act reform, needs cautiousness by brenald chinyowa debate and confab have loomed the industry so lately, about the contemporary move. The court stated that the labour act, never abolished that right. Definition of member substituted by section 2 of act 16 of 2001 with effect from 29 june 2001.
Soon after the zuva judgment, thousands of employees lost their employment in zimbabwe as employers took advantage of. The act, inter alia, amends section 12 of the act concerning termination of employment in order to protect workers from dismissal without benefits following a supreme court ruling on employment terminations in july 2015 allowing companies to terminate their employees contracts of employment on three months notice without benefits. Offences by and in respect of labour officers, designated agents and officials. Enacted by the parliament and the president of zimbabwe. To change the law governing labour relations and, for that purpose. This national centre was not established as a spontaneous initiative of the labour unions themselves but as the initiative of the state with its corporatist interest. History of labour issues the herald zimbabwes largest. This act may be cited as the labour act chapter 28. Working conditions and labour relations in the private. The zimbabwe electronic law journal amendments to the zimbabwean labour act chapter 28. Reviewing the labour act the herald zimbabwes largest. Unpacking termination of employment notice the zimbabwe. When zimbabwe attained its hard won independence in 1980 after a long protracted struggle, the government had to make swift efforts to address those colonial.
Employment equity act pdf skills development act pdf uif. Small enterprises development corporation act ch 24. The main sources of employment law are the constitution of zimbabwe 20, the labour act chapter 28. But a key means of seeking to establish state hegemony over labour was the initiative to establish one labour centre, the zimbabwe congress of trade unions, zctu in 1981. General the act repeals the industrial conciliation act ch. Enacted by the parliament and the president ofzimbabwe.
Unfair labour practices by trade union or workers committee. Microsoft office document icon labour act chapter 2801. Zimbabwe, malawi and namibia, and in all the countries under. Labour arbitration effectiveness in zimbabwe accord. Compensation for occupational injuries and deceases. Labour act, 2003 international labour organization. Labour amendment act, 2015 zimbabwe legal information. Pdf the zimbabwe electronic law journal amendments to. Labour legislation common law common law is the custom and practice of a nation which has hardened into law, and which is enforced by the courts. This is a comprehensive textbook on zimbabwean labour law. Labour relations amendment act 127 of 1998 labour relations amendment act 12 of 2002 intelligence services act 65 of 2002 electronic communications security pty ltd act 68 of 2002 general intelligence laws amendment act 52 of 2003 prevention and combating of corrupt activities act 12 of 2004 act to change the law governing labour relations.
Provided that no regulations shall be made in terms of this paragraph without. Minister means the minister of public service, labour and social welfare or any other minister to whom the president may from time to time assign the administration of this act. The research sought to investigate the effectiveness of the labour arbitration process in zimbabwe. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act which is hereby published for general information. Employment contracts get information on employment contract rights and labour laws for employees in zimbabwe.