Travailleur

A 'travailleur' (worker) under the Law of 12 April 1965 is broadly defined to include individuals engaged under an employment contract, apprentices, and any other persons who, otherwise than by virtue of an employment contract, provide work for remuneration under the authority of another person. This broad definition ensures wide protection across various forms of working relationships.

Under the National Minimum Wage Act, a 'worker' is broadly defined as any person who performs work for another person and who receives, or is entitled to receive, any payment for that work, whether in money or in kind. This definition is crucial as it determines the scope of individuals protected by the Act's provisions. The Act applies to virtually all workers and their employers in South Africa, with specific, limited exceptions. This inclusive definition ensures that a wide range of employment relationships are covered, thereby extending the protection of the national minimum wage to a significant portion of the labour force, including those in vulnerable sectors such as domestic work and agriculture.

A 'Worker' is defined as every natural person who is employed in consideration of a wage by an employer and operates under the employer's direct management or supervision. This definition encompasses all types of employees in the private sector, including part-time, full-time, local, and expatriate workers, ensuring broad protection under the law.

Under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, and by extension the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, a 'worker' refers to any individual, including an apprentice, who is employed in any establishment or industry, either directly or through a contractor, to perform skilled, unskilled, manual, technical, clerical, or other work for hire or reward. This broad definition ensures comprehensive coverage of the workforce under the protective ambit of the labour laws, regardless of the nature of their employment or the specific tasks performed.

The term 'worker' in the context of the Egypt Labor Law No. 12 of 2003 refers to any natural person who performs work in exchange for a wage, operating under the direct management or supervision of an employer. This definition is fundamental to establishing the employment relationship and determining who is covered by the protective provisions and rights outlined in the law.

The Ghana Constitution, particularly in Article 24, refers to 'every person' and 'every worker' when outlining economic rights, including the right to equal pay. While a precise definition of 'worker' is not provided within the Constitution itself, its usage implies a broad scope, encompassing individuals engaged in various forms of employment, whether in the public or private sector, and across different industries. This inclusive language suggests that the fundamental rights and protections enshrined in the Constitution are intended to apply widely to the labour force. Subsequent legislation, such as the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), further elaborates on the definition of 'worker' and 'employee' for specific statutory purposes, but the constitutional foundation ensures that the core principles of fair treatment, satisfactory working conditions, and equal pay extend to a vast majority of those contributing to the national economy. The constitutional recognition of 'every worker' underscores the state's commitment to protecting the dignity and rights of all individuals within the labour market.

A worker, also referred to as 'buruh' or 'tenaga kerja,' is defined as manpower working for an employer and receiving wages. This term encompasses all individuals engaged in an employment relationship with an employer for remuneration.

Under the Nigeria Labour Act, a 'worker' is broadly defined as any person who has entered into or works under a contract of employment, whether the contract is for manual labour, clerical work, or otherwise, and whether it is expressed or implied, oral or written. This definition is crucial for determining who is covered by the Act's protections and provisions.

Any person who has entered into or works under a contract with an employer whether contract is for manual labour, clerical work, is expressed or implied, oral or written, and whether it is a contract of service or a contract personally to execute any work or labour, but excludes the exemptions contained in this Act.

As defined by the Oman Labour Law, a 'Worker' is any natural person who performs work for an 'employer' under the terms of an employment contract, whether written or unwritten, and whether for a fixed or indefinite period. This definition is broad and applies to both Omani and non-Omani individuals employed in the private sector, granting them the rights and protections stipulated in the law, including those related to wages, working conditions, and dispute resolution.

Under the Minimum Wages Ordinance, 1961, a 'worker' is defined broadly as any person, including an apprentice, employed in any industry to perform skilled or unskilled, intellectual, technical, clerical, manual, or other work, including domestic work, for hire or reward. However, this definition explicitly excludes persons employed by the Federal or Provincial Governments, those in coal mines covered by separate legislation, and persons employed in agriculture.

Any person, including adult and adolescent workers, employed in any industrial or commercial establishment, whether registered or unregistered, to do any skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, manual, clerical, or supervisory work for hire or reward. This broad definition ensures comprehensive coverage under the Sindh Minimum Wages Act, 2015, extending protections to a wide array of the workforce.

Under the Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019, a 'worker' is broadly defined as any person, including an apprentice, employed in any industry to perform skilled or unskilled, intellectual, technical, clerical, manual, or other work for hire or reward. This definition encompasses individuals across industrial and commercial establishments, including domestic workers, but typically excludes persons employed by federal or provincial governments, or those in specific sectors like coal mines or agriculture where separate regulations may apply. The classification of workers into categories such as unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled is crucial for determining the applicable minimum wage rates.

A 'Worker' is any natural person who exerts human effort, whether intellectual, technical, or physical, in return for a wage, under the direction or supervision of an employer. This definition encompasses the individuals whose rights and protections are governed by the Labour Law.

A 'Worker' is defined as any natural person who performs work for a wage under the management or supervision of an employer. This term encompasses both general workers in various sectors and, specifically, 'Domestic Workers,' who perform remunerated domestic tasks under an employer's management and supervision, such as drivers, nannies, cooks, and gardeners. The inclusive definition ensures that the minimum wage protections extend to all individuals engaged in paid labor within Qatar, regardless of their specific role or sector.

A Worker is defined as any natural person, male or female, working for an employer and under their management or supervision for a wage, even if said person is not under their direct control. This includes individuals engaged in various types of work, whether physical or mental, across different sectors. The law extends its protections and rights to all individuals meeting this definition, regardless of nationality.