Article 14: Rights of women workers

Chapter II - Declaration of Principles

The State shall promote the equal right of men and women to enjoy all economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights and for this purpose shall take appropriate measures to eliminate all forms of discrimination between the sexes by any person, organisation or enterprise; the State shall in particular aim at ensuring that women workers enjoy equal rights and the same wages for the same work as men.

Amendment History

1991-07-30 - Enhanced provisions for gender equality

Legal Reference: Act XIX of 1991

Notes

This article establishes the state's commitment to gender equality, particularly in the workplace.