Working time

Standard working time, night work, overtime, rest periods, young workers.

Afghanistan :: Work during holidays

Working during public holidays is only allowed with the consent of the employee in specific circumstances: Work in a company where operations are continuous, and a stoppage of work would cause delays and problems in providing public services; Work related to public services; Work that cannot be delayed due to urgent repairs, shipments and work related to the prevention of unforeseen accidents; Other urgent work …

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Afghanistan :: Shift work

Article 35 of the labour law stipulates that, in the event of multiple shifts, workers are required to rotate shifts on a weekly basis …

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Afghanistan :: Women and young workers

The Labour Code stipulates that women and young workers are not permitted to work in physically demanding jobs, nor any work that may pose a risk to their health and security (Article 120), nor are they permitted to undertake night-work …

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Afghanistan :: Working hours

Formal working time and leave rights differ significantly in their observation …

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