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Employment (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act No. 10 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-12-23 | VUT-2019-L-112146

Vanuatu - Labour codes, general labour and employment acts - Law, Act

Employment (Amendment) Act 2010 (Act No. 25 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2011-01-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-02-07 | VUT-2010-L-88483

Makes numerous amendments to the Principal Act in particular by introducing a new section 1A entitled Tripartite Labour Advisory Council.

Vanuatu - Labour codes, general labour and employment acts - Law, Act

Employment (Amendment) Act 2009 (Act No. 33 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-10-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-26 | VUT-2009-L-88499

Amends sections 29(1) (annual leave), 34(3) (medical certificate), 36(1), 36(2) and 36(2)(b) (maternity leave), 54(1)(d) is repealed and substituted with text concerning rights of employees after 6 years continuous service and minor numbering amendment is made to section 56(2)(a).

Vanuatu - Labour codes, general labour and employment acts - Law, Act

Employment (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 31 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-26 | VUT-2008-L-88502

Makes numerous amendments to the Act in particular with respect to maternity leave.

Vanuatu - Labour codes, general labour and employment acts - Law, Act

Employment (Amendment) Act No. 8 of 1995. -

Adoption: 1995-08-11 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-28 | VUT-1995-L-42143

Amends section 54(1) of Employment Act [Cap. 160] providing severance pay for employees who have worked at an establishment for more than 12 months. Also amends section 20 by substituting "1 year" with "3 years".

Vanuatu - Labour codes, general labour and employment acts - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Act 1983 - Employment (Employer's Register) Order 1983 (Order No. 43 of 1983). -

Adoption: 1983-08-16 | VUT-1983-R-105156

Vanuatu - Labour codes, general labour and employment acts - Law, Act

Employment Act (Cap 160) -

Adoption: 1983-05-30 | VUT-1983-L-69554

Comprehensive labour legislation. Divided into 13 parts.

Part I: Labour Advisory Board
Part II: Appointment, Powers and Duties of Officers
Part III: General
Part IV: Contract of Employment
Part V: Remuneration
Part VI: Hours of Work and Overtime Pay
Part VIII: Employment of Women and Young Persons
Part IX: Safety Precautions and Medical Facilities
Part X: Termination of Contract
Part XI: Severance Allowance
Part XII: Repatriation of Employees
Part XIII: Miscellaneous