Unions flag thin social security, women’s safety

LABOUR CODE IMPACT

- FE BUREAU

TRADE UNIONS HAVE raised concerns over “lack of clarity” in provisions dealing with social security to workers under the Code on Social Security, 2020. They feel the sections do not provide a mandatory timeline and defined benefits or allocations.

The unions and some experts also are of the view that women’s security at the workplace is not sufficiently addressed under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020.This law allows women to work at hazardous industries and in night shifts, with “consent.”

The government enforced four labour codes on Friday, calling it a major push towards labour reforms.