Rights of a worker under the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015

The Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015 provide additional rights and protections for workers in Bangladesh. Some of the key rights under the rules include:

Employment contract: Employers are required to provide a written contract of employment to their workers, which must include details such as job description, wages, benefits, and working hours.

Notice of termination: Employers are required to provide workers with written notice of termination, which must include the reason for termination and the date on which employment will end.

Social security: Employers are required to contribute to the social security scheme on behalf of their workers, which provides benefits such as old-age pension, disability pension, and survivor benefits.

Maternity benefits: Female workers are entitled to maternity benefits, which include 16 weeks of leave and payment of wages during the leave period.

Childcare facilities: Employers with more than 50 female workers are required to provide childcare facilities, such as a daycare center or a crèche, for the children of their workers.

Grievance redressal: Employers are required to establish a grievance redressal mechanism, which allows workers to raise complaints and grievances related to their employment.

Occupational safety and health: 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.

These are just some of the key rights under the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015. The rules also include provisions for working conditions, wages, overtime, and other issues related to employment.