Maternity Leave Rights in Pakistan Pakistan has four laws that cover maternity related issues: 1. The Mines Maternity Benefits Act, 1981 2. The West Pakistan Maternity […]
Not Guilty By Reason Of Parentage: Parental Kidnapping (Or The Lack Thereof) In Pakistan
Not Guilty By Reason Of Parentage: Parental Kidnapping (Or The Lack Thereof) In Pakistan You open the door to find a new born baby on your […]
Resign Or Be Terminated – That Is The Question. And Who Wins?
Resign Or Be Terminated – That Is The Question. And Who Wins? UAE – When an employer gives you an ultimatum “resign or be terminated” what […]
Favourable Limited Contract – Under New Labour Rules UAE (Effective From 2016)
Favourable Limited Contract – Under New Labour Rules UAE (Effective From 2016) Based on the article published by Emirates 24/7 on “New Labour Rules: How employee services […]
Laws Governing Food in Islamabad, Pakistan
Laws Governing Food in Islamabad, Pakistan The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has issued a notification dated September 7, 2015, according to which there are basically […]
Divorce Under The Muhammadan Law And Section 7 Of The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961
Islam has condemned the act of divorce and such an action has been declared as evil which attracts displeasure of God. However, when the union between […]
Office Timings In Ramazan
Office Timings In Ramazan Three things that concern Pakistanis the most before the beginning of the holy month of Ramazan are; sugar prices, electricity shortage given […]
Right To Recall: Applicability In The Present Scenario and Relevance In Future
Right To Recall: Applicability In The Present Scenario and Relevance In Future Introduction and Meaning The songs of any era best reflect the prevailing conditions of […]
Paternity Leave Rights in Pakistan
Is There a Provision For Paid Paternity Leave in Pakistan? Paid Paternity Leave for a new father is not usually provided under the labour legislation for […]
Court Structure in Pakistan
The Court structure in Pakistan is as follows: Supreme Court: Acts as the final guardian of the Constitution. It is also the final Court of Appeal […]
What are the powers of Labour Courts?
As a result of promulgation of Punjab Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (PIRA-2010), Labour Court was established in the Province of Punjab. The courts that have been […]
What is gratuity? Who is entitled to claim gratuity?
Gratuity is the total amount payable to a ‘workman’ in the private sector based on his salary and the period of service, over and above six […]
What are the powers of the Banking Courts?
Under Section 7 of the Financial Institution Ordinance 2001, Banking Courts would have all the powers vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil […]
Harassment At The Workplace – What Should I do?
Harassment At The Workplace – What Should I do? In addition to the frequently asked questions regarding protection of women in Pakistan, many have queried in respect […]