Summary

Labor Code of Tunisia 1966, amended in 2017.

Content

Book 1: Formation of Work Relationships 

• Title 1: The Work Contract
• Title 2: Labor Company
• Title 3: Collective Agreements

Book 2: Execution of Work

• Title 1: Working Conditions
• Title 2: Salary
• Title 3: Worker Health and Safety

Book 3

• Title 1: Representation of Staff in Companies

Book 4: Labor Inspection

Book 5: Individual Work Conflicts

• Title 1: Professional Jurisdiction

Book 6: Penalties 

Book 7: Special Provisions

Note:

• Article 5 prohibits any discrimination against women at work.
• Articles 18, 20 and 64 regulate the work conditions of pregnant women and their maternity leave.
• Articles 65 to 68 regulate the work conditions during night shifts.
• Articles 77 and 78 prohibit the work of women in hazardous jobs.
• Articles 372 to 375 regulate the employment of women and children in agriculture.

• Article 5 prohibits any discrimination against women at work.
• Articles 18, 20 and 64 regulate the work conditions of pregnant women and their maternity leave.
• Articles 65 to 68 regulate the work conditions during night shifts.
• Articles 77 and 78 prohibit the work of women in hazardous jobs.
• Articles 372 to 375 regulate the employment of women and children in agriculture.

Source: National Legislation Portal of Tunisia (Document Source)

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