The Government of Republic of Pakistan has formulated four 04 Labour Codes/Laws, namely, the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and published these Codes in the Official Gazette for general information.

What are the New Labour Codes in Pakistan

The four 04 new labour codes in Pakistan are that, Code on Social Security 2020, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, Industrial Relations Code 2020, and Code on Wages 2019 – will subsume the existing 29 central labour and industrial laws and aim to avoid multiplicity of laws.

What is Meant by Labour Reforms in Pakistan

As per law, Labour reforms essentially mean taking steps in increasing production, productivity, and employment opportunities in the economy in such a manner that the interests of the workers are not compromised.

What is Labour Law in Pakistan

Labour law arbitrates the relationship between workers, engaging entities, trade unions and the government whereas joint labour law relates to the three-way relationship between worker, owner and the union and individual labour law corresponds workers’ rights at work through contract.