Frequently Asked Questions

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THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT AND POWERS OF LABOUR OFFICERS
What legislation does the Labour Department directly administer?
What are the Powers of the Labour Inspector/Officer?
How many field offices fall under the Labour Department?
Who is a Labour Inspector/Officer?

PARTICIPATION IN TRADE UNION ACTIVITIES
Can Employers Oppose Union Activities?
If there is no Union, can one be formed?
Is a Union Formation a protected right?
How is a union formed?
Who registers the Union?
What are some of the qualifications for one to stand as a union leader?
What is a Collective Agreement?
Does the Employer have to bargain with the Union?
Does the Employer have to give information?
Do workers have rights to strike?
What are the consequences of an illegal strike?
What kinds of acts constitute unfair Labour Practices?
What are the consequences of an illegal strike?
What kinds of acts constitute unfair Labour Practices?
How can non-unionised employees ensure that their rights at work are protected?
What are rights and obligations of an employee?
What are the rights and obligations of an employer?

THE END OF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
What are the ways in which employment relationships may be ended?

THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
What Is an Employment Contract?
Where the contract of employment is not in writing, is it obligatory for the employer to provide a copy of the contract to his employee?
What Is the Importance of the Contract?
Does an employee have to sign employment contract, if he/she does not understand it?
What happens if an employer terminates an employment contract without giving notice?

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AS CONTAINED IN STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS NOs. 56 AND 57 OF 2006
What is the Minimum Wage?
What are the basic conditions of service by law
Can you fix a Labour problem yourself?

 

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Vision Statement  

The vision of the MLSS is “To be a proactive institution that promotes an efficient and effective Labour Market System guaranteeing improvement in the quantity and quality of employment for the Zambian labour force”.

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Mission Statement

In line with the stated vision, the Mission Statement of the MLSS is “to formulate Labour and Social Security policies, programmes and strategies and coordinate their implementation for national development.


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Statutory Instrument (SI) - The Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment Act. Click below to view detailed SI documentation.