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Many laws are required to protect the human rights of workers, so that they can get life, safe working conditions and social security. It is summarized below in simple language and graphics.
1. Right to dignified life and work
- Necessary laws/provisions
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 (equal pay for men and women)
- Bonded Labor Abolition Act, 1976
- Article 21 of the Constitution (Right to life and dignity)
- ➡️ No worker shoo hunger, exploitation oruld be subjected t forced work.
2. Right to a safe and healthy workplace
- Essential laws * Factory Act, 1948
- Workplace Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
- Construction Workers Safety Act,1996
- ➡️Safety against accidents, poisonous chemicals, fire and machines is mandatory.
3. Right to social security
- Essential laws
- Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Act
- Employees’ State Insurance (ESIC) Act
- Social Security Code, 2020 Laws related to unemployment,
- pension and insurance
- ➡️ Support in case of illness, accident, old age and unemployment.
4. Rights of women workers
- Essential laws
- Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013
- night-shift safety rules
- ➡️Ensured safety during pregnancy, maternity and workplace.
5. Laws against Child Labor Relevant Laws
- Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
- Right to Education Act, 2009
- Juvenile Justice Act
- ➡️ Children belong in school, not at work.
6. Rights of Migrant and Unorganized Workers Relevant Laws
- Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act
- Unorganized Workers Social Security Act
- Provisions related to the e-Shram portal
- ➡️ Migrant workers are also equal citizens.
7. Right to Organize and Protest Relevant Laws
- Trade Unions Act, 1926
- Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
- Constitution Article 19
- ➡️ Workers should be able to voice their concerns collectively.