Labour Act is an act made for the amendment and consolidation of the laws relating to labor. Its date of authentication is 19th Bhadra,2074. Its major objective is to provide rights and benefits to labor, develop good labor relations and increase productivity by ending labor exploitation.
Specification:
- Protection against discrimination and labor exploitation
- Prohibition on child labor and to engage in forced labor
- Enable equal remuneration for equal work
- Arrangement of paid leave and workplace safety for labors
- Settlement of disputes and making provisions regarding punishment against misconduct
Source: PDF Copy of Labour Act 2074, provided above was downloaded from Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.