No law prohibits anti-union discrimination, but no instances were reported in 1994 and 1995. There are no export processing zones. The Ministries of Labor and Internal Affairs effectively enforce legal prohibitions against forced labor. Younger children, however, are often seen peddling cigarettes or other small items, or working in family-owned shops or on family farms. Children are permitted to work 42-hour weeks but may not legally work at night.
Education is compulsory through the eighth grade.
The Ministries of Labor and Internal Affairs are responsible for enforcing laws regulating the employment of children. The economic crisis meant that few workers could support a family on their wages alone. The official work week is 42 hours, with a minimum 24-hour rest period and generous vacation and sick leave benefits. The Constitution calls for safe working conditions, temporary disability compensation, and leave benefits. Laws and regulations on worker safety exist, but credible reports suggest that the Ministry of Labor and Social Work, which is responsible for enforcing regulations pertaining to working conditions, does not enforce them strictly.