Employment
Protective standards under the Labour Law
The Labour Law provides relatively protective standards on dismissal, working time and equal treatment. Trade unions and the State Labour Inspectorate play significant roles in enforcement.
Key rules
- Dismissal requires a statutory ground and, in many cases, union consultation.
- A national minimum monthly wage is set by the government.
- The State Labour Inspectorate enforces safety and employment standards.
Governing law
- Labour Law (Darba likums)
In practice
Union consent or consultation requirements before dismissing union members are a distinctive feature that employers must plan around.