Description

Article (1) Labour relations between the citizens of the Great Socialist Libyan Arab Jamahiriya shall be free relations aimed at eliminating the slavery of workers and establishing partnership in the economic unity that they establish. Partnership shall be among Libyan citizens and may be among nonLibyans. Paid work in public entities or the cases where the party concerned chooses not to participate in accordance with the provisions of this Law may be an exception to this. Article (2) Labour in the Great Jamahiriya shall be a right and duty for all male and female citizens. It shall be based on the principle of equality in employment among citizens or among citizens and other foreigners residing legally in the Great Jamahiriya. Obligatory labor, forced labor, and manifestations of injustice and exploitation shall be absolutely prohibited.

Date Adopted / Created / Concluded
Thematic Area
Access to Economic and Social Services and Rights
Country
Libya
Policy Type
National