What are the main labour laws in Zambia?

LEGAL FRAMEWORK Employment (Special Provisions) Act, Cap 270; The Employment of Young Persons and Children's Act, Cap 274; Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap 276; Factories Act in liaison with the Factories Department; and.

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Labour Laws In Zambia In Wayne

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The Multi-state Employment Law Handbook provides a detailed overview of the labour laws in Zambia as they relate to employment rights and protections. Key features include minimum wage mandates, overtime payments, and regulations on child labor and workplace safety. The Handbook highlights essential legal frameworks, notably the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, which govern employees' rights in various workplace scenarios. Filling out relevant forms requires clear knowledge of personal employment situations and adherence to specified legal requirements. Attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants can utilize this Handbook to better advise clients on labor rights, prepare for litigation regarding employment disputes, and ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations. The guide serves as a practical starting point for discussions surrounding workplace rights and protections, enabling legal professionals to navigate complex regulatory environments effectively.

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK – Employment (Special Provisions) Act, Cap 270; – The Employment of Young Persons and Children's Act, Cap 274; – Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment Act, Cap 276; – Factories Act in liaison with the Factories Department; and.

Employees are doing permanent night work if more than two thirds of their shifts in a roster cycle include hours worked between midnight and 6am. The permanent night work penalty rate is: 130% of the minimum hourly rate for full-time and part-time employees.

The current minimum wage in Zambia is ZMW2,313.10 per month in 2025. It became valid on January 1, 2024.

Minimum Wage in Zambia The minimum wage for employees in Zambia is typically 13.50 ZMW per hour, amounting to ~2,167.70 ZMW per month for a typical 40 hour work week.

Presently, no OSHA standard to regulate extended and unusual shifts in the workplace exists. A work period of eight consecutive hours over five days with at least eight hours of rest in between shifts defines a standard shift. Any shift that goes beyond this standard is considered to be extended or unusual.

An adult (over 18 years of age) cannot work for more than 48 hours in a week and not more than 9 hours in a day. Further, the spreadover should not exceed 10½ hours.

Legal working hours FAQs Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, employees should not work more than 48 hours per week on average, unless they voluntarily opt out of this limit.

The Labour Commissioner, Givens Muntengwa, is currently conducting Labour Inspections at Fashion Retailers (Zambia) which runs stores such as Foschini, Exact!, Sterns, Markham, The Fix and Total Sports (TFG group of companies).

Graduate with a very good to great GPA; (3) apply to an ABA-accredited law school, and complete the 3-year program (4 years if evening) with a great understanding of the law. Focus on electives that touch labor law topics; (4) take the bar exam as many times as necessary to pass it.