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EMPLOYMENT LAWS IN PAKISTAN
In today's challenging workplace environment, it is very important for employers, managers,
supervisors
Specially human resource specialists to be aware of legal requirements and issues of employment
that directly affect individual employees and organizations.
Learn the basics of Employment Laws, the potential pitfalls, and ways to keep yourself away from
litigations so that you can grow your business by hiring, compensating, evaluating, and managing
employees. Implementation of Employment Laws at federal and state level is the responsibility of
any employer.
All the necessary information you need to know about specific terms and conditions of employment,
Employment Relationship, Process of Hiring Employees, Termination, Employee Compensation
and Benefits, Workplace Safety and Miscellaneous Topics.
1. Recognize and interpret prevalent employment laws in Pakistan
2. Possess professional skills to apply these laws in real life situations
3. Discuss how to manage legal requirements and also affairs relating to labor, their
employment & working conditions.
4. Advise on employment matters
5. To describe the trends and issues in labour relations
6. To know the impact of latest amendments made in the welfare laws
MODULE 1: An Overview of Employment Legislation:
Concepts and Definitions of Law
Historical Context of Employment Legislation in Pakistan
Objectives of Employment Legislation
Current issues in employment laws

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MODULE 2: Key Terminologies:
Factory / Industry/ Establishment
Employee / Workman / Non Workman
Act / Ordinance /Enactment
Wages / Salaries
MODULE 3: Employment Terms & Working Conditions Legislation:
Industrial & Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance 1968
WP Shops & Establishment Ordinance 1969
Factories Act 1934
MODULE 4: Industrial Relation Legislation:
Industrial Relations Act 2013 (An overview
MODULE 5: Wages & Principles of Wage Fixation Legislation:
Minimum Wages Ordinance 1961
Payment of Wages Act 1936
MODULE 6: Welfare Laws for Workers / Employees:
Provincial Employees Social Security Ordinance 1965
Employee’s Old-Age Benefits Act 1976
Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923
Worker’s Welfare Fund Ordinance 1971
Worker’s Children (Education) Ordinance 1972
Maternity Benefit Ordinance, 1958
Companies Profits (Worker’s Participation) Act 1968