The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection effectively enforces this prohibition. Working children under 16 have the right to continue their education, and employers are required to assist in this regard. The Labor Code provides for a standard work week of 40 hours with overtime for work in excess of 40 hours, and paid vacation of 18 to 24 days annually. Employers are required to pay additional benefits and allowances to workers engaged in dangerous occupations. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has established safety standards for most industries, but enforcement is inadequate and employers generally ignore the Ministry's recommendations.
Labor organizations continue to press for healthier, safer working conditions.
On average, women experience a higher rate of unemployment than men and earn lower wages despite educational equality.