Since the early 1900s, trade unions in Nepal have been actively promoting the rights of laborers. But labor union activity was not legally recognized or safeguarded until the democratic system was restored in 1990. One of the essential rights granted by the 2007 Interim Constitution is the ability to join trade unions and participate in collective bargaining.

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that no organization can terminate an employee without proper cause and doing so would be against the law. The joint bench comprising Justices Ananda Mohan Bhattarai and Hari Prasad Phuyal has clarified that the Labor Act applies to employees of banks and financial institutions as well. The bench also explained that the punishment should be based on the misconduct of the worker. According to the judgment of the bench, the case of employees working in banks and financial institutions can be heard by the labor court.

KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Hotel, casino and restaurant workers have given a 21-day ultimatum to the government on Monday, demanding the implementation of 10 percent service charge and Labor Act.