Labour law in Nepal: These are key rights of workers

Nepali workers are forced to face various problems in the workplace. For example, their regular payment and safety are frequently challenged on various pretexts, which are a direct violation of the rights of workers as guaranteed by the labour law.

In an effort to safeguard labour rights, the government issued numerous laws, directives and circulars to regulate the labour market. Among many, Labour Act 2017 is the principal law regulating the labour market in Nepal and the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security is the concerned ministry in Nepal.