Zambia - 1997 - Labour

The Employment Act, 1997

Ministry of Labour, Zambia

This Act makes provision for the employment of persons and contractual engagement of persons for service. It also makes provision for the appointment of officers in the labour department; guidelines for the protection of wages of employees; and the control of employment agencies as well as other related matters.

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January 2022

This Act makes provision for the employment of persons and contractual engagement of persons for service. It also makes provision for the appointment of officers in the labour department; guidelines for the protection of wages of employees; and the control of employment agencies as well as other related matters.

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