The Fair Labour Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law commonly known for minimum wage, overtime pay, child labour, record keeping, and special minimum wage standards applicable to most private and public employees.
Under the Factories Act, 1934 no adult employee, defined as a worker who has completed his or her 18th year of age, can be required or permitted to work in any establishment in excess of nine hours a day and 48 hours a week.
What are the Basic Labour Laws in Pakistan
In addition to the 14 days of annual leave with pay, the Factories Act, 1934 provides that every worker is entitled to 10 days casual leave with full pay and further 16 days sick or medical leave on half pay as per law. Casual leave is granted upon contingent situations such as sudden illness or any other urgent purpose.
What are the Two 2 Types of Labour Laws in Pakistan
There are two 2 broad categories of labour laws in Pakistan. First, collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer and union. Second, individual labour law concerns employees’ rights at work and through the contract for work.