Laws & Regulations
September 16, 2024 2024-09-20 17:34Laws & Regulations
Laws & Regulations
The Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs (MOLSA) is dedicated to ensuring that all workers in Afghanistan are protected under a comprehensive set of labor laws and regulations. These laws are designed to safeguard employee rights, promote fair working conditions, and create a balanced and just workplace environment.
Labor Laws
Afghanistan’s labor laws establish clear rules for employers and employees to follow. Key aspects of these laws include:
Employee Rights
MOLSA is committed to protecting the rights of all employees in Afghanistan. Employees are entitled to:
Safe Working Conditions
Employers must ensure a healthy and safe working environment free from hazards.
Employers must ensure a healthy and safe working environment free from hazards.
Equal Pay
All employees are entitled to equal pay for equal work, without discrimination based on gender, race, or ethnicity.
All employees are entitled to equal pay for equal work, without discrimination based on gender, race, or ethnicity.
Leave Policies
Employees have the right to paid leave, including annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave.
Employees have the right to paid leave, including annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave.
Workplace Regulations
MOLSA enforces several workplace regulations that employers must adhere to, including:
Health and Safety Standards
Employers are required to maintain safe working conditions and implement necessary safety measures.
Employers are required to maintain safe working conditions and implement necessary safety measures.
Anti-Discrimination
Employers must ensure that workplaces are free from discrimination and harassment.
Employers must ensure that workplaces are free from discrimination and harassment.
Grievance Mechanisms
Workers have the right to file complaints regarding violations of labor laws or unfair treatment.
Workers have the right to file complaints regarding violations of labor laws or unfair treatment.
Access to Laws & Guidelines
MOLSA provides easy access to labor laws, policies, and guidelines. You can explore these resources:
Labor Law Texts
Full documentation of Afghanistan’s labor laws.
Full documentation of Afghanistan’s labor laws.
Employment Policies
Guidelines on employee rights and employer obligations.
Guidelines on employee rights and employer obligations.
Workplace Safety Guidelines
Comprehensive policies on ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.
Comprehensive policies on ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.
