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Procedure for the establishment of associations of culture, arts and media professionals and the related confederations.

Adoption: 2020-05-11 | IRN-2020-M-111952

Implements Decision No. 105569T/56914H, dated 13 November 2019 of the Council of Ministers, and, Guidelines No. 295608, adopted by the Commission established pursuant to article 4 of the above-cited Decision on 19 February 2020 to establish the procedures to expedite and facilitate the establishment of the national associations of culture, arts and media professionals.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Guidelines No. 295608 concerning the establishment and activity of associations of culture, arts and media professionals and the related confederations.

Adoption: 2020-02-19 | IRN-2020-M-111953

Sets out the guidelines for the application of article 7 of Decision No. 105569T 56914H of the Council of Ministers.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Protection of Country's Electricity Industry. -

Adoption: 2017-11-01 | IRN-2017-L-105829

The law sets the government's duty to determine the power production costs, types of power plants fuels based on heating value of natural gas in order to define the electricity costs. This applies to both public and private power plants.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Examination of Assets of Public Officials and Agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran. -

Adoption: 2015-12-05 | IRN-2015-L-103148

The Law obliges public officials and agents, as well as their spouses and dependent children, to declare their assets in a template to be submitted to Judiciary. The law provides the list of public positions and functions, from the judicial, executive and legislative branches, subject to this law.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation on Tourist Guides. -

Adoption: 2015-11-22 | IRN-2015-R-105832

Sets terms and conditions under which an individual can work as a tourist guide: Iranian nationality, Islamic religion or religious minority recognized by Iranian Constitution, at least 22 years old, certificate of non-pursuit, bachelors degree, medical certificate, no drug addition etc.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the International Committee on Military Medicine (ICMM). -

Adoption: 2014-05-26 | IRN-2014-L-103249

The Law allows the Government, in coordination with the General Staff of the Armed Forces, to join the International Committee on Military Medicine (ICMM).

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Resolution on Hundred Percent Coverage of Medical Expenses of Retired Veterans and their Dependents. -

Adoption: 2014-03-12 | Date of entry into force: 2014-03-16 | IRN-2014-R-97832

This Resolution provides full coverage of medical expenses for retired veterans and their dependent individuals through the respective pension funds.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation on Remuneration of Employees of Establishments for Vocational Education and Training. -

Adoption: 2012-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2012-12-19 | IRN-2012-R-94716

This regulation provides a remuneration scheme for employees working outside of regular working hours.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Resolving Administrative Obstacles to the Law on Construction Workers Social Insurance and Defining Punishment for Violators. -

Adoption: 2012-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2013-02-16 | IRN-2012-L-94719

According to this law the Social Security Organisation has to insure that all employees involved in construction works are subject to the Law on Social Security for Construction Workers. Individuals or legal persons who impede the implementation of the mentioned Law may be subject to penalties.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety in Mines Regulations, 2012. (آييننامه ايمني در معادن) -

Adoption: 2012-12-10 | Date of entry into force: 2013-03-09 | IRN-2012-R-108701

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent accidents and damage to the lives and financial losses and making the work environment safe in mines. This regulation contains 13 chapters, 456 articles and 11 notes. The titles of chapters are respectively as follows: Definitions, General requirement, Mine ways, Machinery, Handling, Exploration and extraction drilling, Maintenance, Explosives, Mine ventilation, Lighting, Electrical installations, Fire and explosion and First aid.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Resolution on the transfer of the Pension Fund of Workers in the Steel Industry to the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare. -

Adoption: 2012-10-13 | Date of entry into force: 2012-11-20 | IRN-2012-R-96168

According to this regulation the Pension Fund of the steel industry workers along with its responsibilities, property, assets and obligations (including obligations such as legitimate demands of pensioners) shall be transferred to the ownership of the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare. The law contains a table which illustrates the details of the transfer.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Membership of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the International Federation of Beekeepers' Associations. -

Adoption: 2012-08-01 | IRN-2012-L-105938

Law permits the government to join the International Federation of Beekeepers' Associations (Apimondia) and to pay a membership fee. The board membership is represented by the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad. Law represents goals and objectives and functioning of the Apimondia.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety in Working with Construction Machinery Regulations, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012-06-25 | IRN-2012-R-108702

The purpose of this regulation is to ensure the safety of work environment and safeguarding of human resources and prevention of work-related accidents in construction machinery. This regulation contains 3 chapters, 136 articles and 4 notes. The titles of chapters are respectively as follows: Definitions, General requirement and Specific requirement.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the International Renewable Energy Agency. -

Adoption: 2012-04-17 | IRN-2012-L-105936

This law allows the Government to join the International Renewable Energy Agency and to carry out duties provided by the Law. Defines types of energy from renewable sources.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Integration of the Pension Fund for the Employees of the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad into the State Pension Fund. -

Adoption: 2012-02-01 | Date of entry into force: 2012-02-01 | IRN-2012-L-94435

Within the framework of regulating the Civil Service law and regulations of the Pension Fund this Law incorporates the Pension Fund for the employees of the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad (including all the powers, duties, assets, facilities, equipment, and manpower) into the State Pension Fund.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation on Determination of Daily Remuneration of Health Technicians and Medical Personnel based on Education Degree, Complexity and Place of Work. -

Adoption: 2012-01-04 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-04 | IRN-2012-R-94653

This regulation determines the daily remuneration of medical service workers taking into account their education, working hours, night shifts, complexity and place of work.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law Extending the Law on Early Retirement of Public Servants. -

Adoption: 2011-03-01 | Date of entry into force: 2011-03-17 | IRN-2011-L-91921

Extends the Law on Early Retirement of State Employees approved in 2007 (1386) for five further years.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law for the Regularisation and Protection of Housing Construction and Supply. -

Adoption: 2008-05-14 | Date of entry into force: 2008-05-22 | IRN-2008-L-91850

This Law requires from the Government to establish various mechanisms for supporting construction via providing land to builders at discount price, leasing or hire-purchase contracts, loans with low rate interests provided by banks.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Early Retirement of Public Servants. -

Adoption: 2007-08-27 | Date of entry into force: 2007-09-03 | IRN-2007-L-91920

Makes provision for a 3 year period regarding the minimum amount of working years (25 years) required for public servants before they can benefit from an early retirement pension. The early retirement pension shall be calculated as for benefits following 30 years of service.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Civil Services Management Law. -

Adoption: 2003-09-30 | Date of entry into force: 2003-10-10 | IRN-2003-L-91490

Chapter 1 - Definitions
Chapter 2 Strategies and Technologies for Performing Government Duties
Chapter 3 - Employees' Rights
Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
Chapter 5 - Information Technology and Administration Services
Chapter 6 - Entry into Service
Chapter 7 - Employment
Chapter 8 - Appointment and Promotion
Chapter 9 - Empowerment of Employees
Chapter 10 - Rights and Advantages
Chapter 11 - Performance Evaluation
Chapter 12 - Rights and Duties of Employees
Chapter 13 - Social Security
Chapter 14 - Supreme Administrative Council and Development Council
Chapter 15 - Miscellaneous Provisions

This Law repeals all laws and regulations inconsistent with this law, but does not mention specific texts.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Executive Regulation of the Mining Act. -

Adoption: 1999-03-14 | IRN-1999-L-84320

Chapter 1 - Exploration
Chapter 2 - Exploitation
Chapter 3 - Processing
Chapter 4 - Conformity and General Provisions
Chapter 5 - Supervision

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree providing for measures for the enforcement of the law regarding health insurance for relatives of government employees.

Adoption: 1998-07-20 | IRN-1998-R-52035

Sets forth the conditions and procedure by which the families of government employees are entitled to health insurance.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Policy for the Protection and Direction of Creative Talent.

Adoption: 1998-07-01 | IRN-1998-M-52036

Recognises the importance of the intellectual, artistic, and technical creative arts within the different levels of the education system. Provides for further financial, technical, and employment opportunities for the creative arts within the education system.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Mining. -

Adoption: 1998-06-13 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-17 | IRN-1998-L-91710

Regulates the extraction of minerals in Iran. Under Article 33, official government employees in the Ministry of Mines and Metals and organizations affiliated to the government are not allowed to benefit from obtaining mining privileges provided by the law unless a minimum of one year has passed since their resignation from such services.
Article 34, inter alia, imposes an obligation on the Ministry of Mines and Metals to fully supervise all mining operations throughout the country including ensuring all safety regulations covering protection of mining employees.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Mining Act of the Islamic Republic of Iran. -

Adoption: 1998-05-17 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-13 | IRN-1998-L-84319

Chapter 1 - Definitions and general provisions
Chapter 2 - Exploration
Chapter 3 - Exploitation
Chapter 4 - General Regulation

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree for encouraging exemplary state employees.

Adoption: 1996-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 1996-12-05 | IRN-1996-R-46991

Provides incentives and bonuses for exemplary state employees. Candidates for such awards are required to believe in Islamic Republic principles, have a good reputation, and demonstrate hard work and discipline. Bonuses include cash, travel privileges, scholarships, and pilgrimages to Mecca.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Employment of Physicians and Paramedics. -

Adoption: 1996-05-01 | Date of entry into force: 1996-05-15 | IRN-1996-L-91666

Requires from the Iranian nationals with high schools diploma or higher degrees in medical sciences branches to spend up to first 24 months after their graduation in the locations assigned by the Ministry of Health.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation concerning employment at the Iranian Islamic Republic Ministry of Information.

Adoption: 1995-07-14 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-22 | IRN-1995-R-46992

Governs conditions of employment at the Ministry of Information, an Iranian intelligence agency. Inter alia, regulates employment requirements, training, wages, recruitment, and benefits for agents in case of injury or death during missions.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law Amending Article 5 of the Law on Appointment of Judges of the Justice Department. -

Adoption: 1995-04-14 | Date of entry into force: 1995-04-26 | IRN-1995-L-91825

Amends Article 5 of the Law providing that the head of the Judiciary is authorized to employ women with a judicial status as advisors in the State Administrative Tribunal and Special Civil Courts, at the Office of the Guardianship of the Minor and as investigating judge for enactment of judicial laws.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law Prohibiting the Holding of More than one Position. -

Adoption: 1995-01-01 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-04 | IRN-199-L-91699

Under Article 144 of the Constitution, the Law prohibits public servants to hold more than one public position.
This prohibition does not refer to teaching positions in universities and research institutes.
Under Note 4, the holding of any other public position in institutions which belongs to the Government or public institutions, except for private offices and institutions, is prohibited for public employees.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Directives to apply section 27 of the Law concerning punishment of administrative offences and faults in the public sector

Adoption: 1994-10-08 | IRN-1994-R-39141

Concerns the organization, responsibilities and investigatory competence of councils of first instance and of appeal. Sets out qualifications of members, their number, duties and conditions of employment. Supervision of the councils' activities, training and guidance is to be carried out by Ministers or State Secretaries.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law concerning administrative offences and disciplinary procedures in the public sector, approved by the Islamic Republic House of Representatives

Adoption: 1993-11-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-11-13 | IRN-1993-L-35670

Establishes primary and revisionary disciplinary councils in each ministry and province. Sets out conditions for elections and for becoming council members, and right of appeal to revisionary councils. Administrative offences include non-Islamic behaviour; absenteeism; corruption; drug consumption; spying for foreign states; and membership of ex-Savak or illegal groups and parties (such as freemasonry). Also included as offences are illegal sit ins, demonstrations, strikes, and using group pressure to attain an illegal goal. Disciplinary sanctions include written warnings, wage reductions, suspensions, geographical transfers, dismissal, and prohibition of any further public sector employment.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Regulations for Construction Workplaces. -

Adoption: 1993-08-10 | Date of entry into force: 1993-09-18 | IRN-1993-R-37240

Regulation promulgated by the High Council for Occupational Safety and approved by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs providing technical and security measures to prevent accidents and ensure the use of protective equipment by workers in the construction industry.

The purpose of drafting this regulation is to eliminate accidents resulting in damage to property in construction operations and to ensure the safety and protection of workers employed in construction.

This regulation includes 9 chapters and 324 articles. The first chapter contains the definitions used in the text of the regulation. The next chapters are respectively: General provisions; Machinery and equipment; Scaffolding and ladders; Demolition; Digging and drilling; Construction and installation of metal and concrete skeletons; Aggregate materials; and Miscellaneous provisions.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation to apply sections 85 and 86 of the Labour Code.

Adoption: 1993-08-02 | Date of entry into force: 1996-08-04 | IRN-1993-R-46988

Regulation promulgated by the High Council for Occupational Safety and approved by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs to cover technical and security measures to prevent accidents and matters related to protective equipment for workers in sawmills and in the wood industry.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations to apply sections 85 and 86 of the Labour Code.

Adoption: 1993-07-30 | Date of entry into force: 1996-07-22 | IRN-1993-R-46989

Regulations promulgated by the High Council on Occupational Safety and approved by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs to cover technical, health and security measures to prevent accidents and matters related to protective equipment for workers in the mining industry.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Employment of Revolutionary Guards. -

Adoption: 1991-10-13 | Date of entry into force: 1991-10-16 | IRN-1991-L-91894

Chapter 1. Generalities and Definitions
Chapter 2. Joining the Service
Chapter 3. Education and Promotion
Chapter 4. Personnel's Condition from the Perspective of Service
Chapter 5. Instructions for personnel's discipline, rewards, punishments, and investigating complaints
Chapter 6. End of Service
Chapter 7. Personnel's Monthly Receipts
Chapter 8. Retirement pensions, service pensions, and pensions
Chapter 9. Personnel Service Affairs
Chapter 10. Adjustment
Chapter 11. Remaining Regulations
Chapter 12. Application of Law to the Ministry and the General Staff

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Agricultural Products Insurance. -

Adoption: 1983-05-22 | Date of entry into force: 1983-06-16 | IRN-1983-L-91764

Provides for the establishment of the Agricultural Products Insurance Fund within the framework of the Agricultural Bank in order to indemnify farmers for lost revenue due to products damaged or lost due to natural disasters and pests etc. The Law enables the Fund to become operational for each product in each region throughout the country.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on Qualifications of the Judges of the Justice Department. -

Adoption: 1982-05-04 | Date of entry into force: 1982-05-04 | IRN-1982-L-91824

Determines that potential male candidates must fulfill the following criteria in order to be appointed as a judge. The candidate must be:
1. committed to Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran;
2. of legitimate birth;
3. an Iranian citizenship and have finished their military service or have a legal exemption;
4. capable of working and not being addicted to any kinds of drugs;
5. a graduates of a law school, faculty of theology or seminary.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations respecting holidays and leave pay for agricultural workers employed on piece work.

Adoption: 1976-12-23 | IRN-1976-R-13577

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations respecting councils for the settlement of disputes.

Adoption: 1976-12-23 | IRN-1976-R-13578

Regional councils for the settlement of disputes in agriculture.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Law on the Employment of Public Servants. -

Adoption: 1966-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 1966-06-21 | IRN-1966-L-91886

Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Recruitment and Appointment
Chapter 3 - Salaries and Benefits of State Employees
Chapter 4 - Organisation and Management of Training Programs
Chapter 5 - Provision of Health Care and Rest for State Employees
Chapter 6 - Public Duties of Employees
Chapter 7 - Protection of Employees' Labour Rights
Chapter 8 - Retirement and Pension
Chapter 9 - Establishment of State Organization for Administration and Employment Affairs
Chapter 10 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 11 - Employees Status under this Law

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Agricultural Labour Act (03/07/1353)

Adoption: 1934-10-12 | IRN-1353-L-55224

Regulates employment in agriculture. Defines agricultural work. Establishes that agricultural labour contracts may be verbal or written. Does not apply the act to state employees or blood relatives of the employer. Governs salaries and wages. Establishes that wages are to be paid in accordance to the labour contract, with the last payment to be made no later than the date of expiration of the contract. Legislates that the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is to set minimum wages for agricultural workers in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources as well as the Ministry of Cooperative Activities and Handicrafts. Establishes equal wages for male and female workers. States that wages are to be paid before all other debts of an employer. Governs labour contracts. States that contracts are not to violate regulations made in the act. Provides for a thirty-day notice before the dissolution of contracts. Regulates the termination of employment. Establishes the Supreme Agricultural Labour Council in order to make agricultural labour regulations. Sets the composition of the council. Prohibits the employment of children under the age of twelve in the agricultural sector.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules of Procedure of the Supreme Agricultural Labour Council

Adoption: 1353-07-03 | IRN-1353-R-55225

Governs procedure of the Supreme Agricultural Labour Council. Establishes that the council is to meet at least once every two months. Sets voting procedures. Establishes the responsibilities of specific members of the council. Governs minutes of meetings. Provides for the establishment of special committees