Rights of a worker under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006

 

The Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 provides several rights and protections for workers in Bangladesh. Some of the key rights under the act include:

Working hours: The act states that no adult worker should work more than eight hours per day and 48 hours per week. In case of overtime, workers should be compensated with additional wages.

Weekly holiday: Every worker is entitled to at least one day of rest per week.

Leave entitlements: Workers are entitled to several types of leave, including annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave.

Minimum wage: The act provides for a minimum wage for workers, which must be reviewed and revised at least once every five years.

Health and safety: Employers are required to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their workers, and workers have the right to refuse to work in dangerous conditions.

Collective bargaining: Workers have the right to form and join trade unions and engage in collective bargaining with their employers.

Protection against discrimination: The act prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, or disability.

Termination of employment: The act sets out the procedure for termination of employment, including requirements for notice and severance pay.

These are just some of the key rights under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006. The act also includes provisions for child labour, working conditions, social security, and other issues related to employment.