Labour laws is well known as labour laws or employment laws in Pakistan and are those that mediate the relationship between workers, employing entities, trade unions, and the government. Collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer, and union.

What is Employment Law in HRM

Employment law regulates the relationship between employers and employees. It governs what employers can expect from employees, what employers can ask employees to do, and employees’ rights at work.

Why Do We Need Labour Laws in HR

The major aims of Labour law to correct the imbalance of power between the worker and the employer; to prevent the employer from dismissing the worker without good cause; to set up and preserve the processes by which workers are recognized as ‘equal’ partners in negotiations about their working conditions etc.

What is the Most Important Labour Law That HR Should Focus On

Among the most famous and very important legislation for HR professionals to know, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws protect against the discrimination of any individual based on age, disability, genetic information, national origin, race/color, sex, pregnancy, or religion.

How Many Laws are There in HR

Industrial Disputes Act 1947: Apart from the laws mentioned above there are around 44 Labour Laws in Pakistan that a company needs to comply with, which are the responsibility of the HR professionals.