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Trade Unions Registration

Overview

Trade Union and Employers Organisations Act: Section 6 (1), explains that every Trade Union formed in Botswana, shall within twenty-eight (28) days immediately after its formation, apply to the Registrar of Trade Unions and Employers Organisations for registration.

Who is eligible?

Workers

How do I get this service?

Download, complete the Trade unions registration form and submit with supporting documents to the office of the Registrar of Trade Unions and Employers Organisations

What supporting documents are required?
  • Three original copies of the Trade Union’s constitution
  • A copy of resolution of formation
  • A list of full names of all members of the Trade Union
  • A list of full names of executive officers
  • A written statement detailing the following:     1. Name of the Trade Union.   2.Postal address and location of its office.    3.Date of its formation.    4.Titles, full names, ages, occupations, and postal and residential addresses of the officers who signed the application.    5.Minutes of resolution to form union.
How long will this service take?

Sixty (60) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Head Office

Department of Labour and Social Security

Block 8, Government Enclave

Gaborone

How much does it cost?
  • BWP10.00 fee for registration
  • BWP1.00 per word for constitution amendment
  • BWP1.00 change of officers
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Labour inspection , labour laws, improving work conditions , routine inspection, spot check inspection, industrial action inspection

Synonyms

Educating on labour laws, labour laws, checking for compliance with labour laws

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Head Office

Department of Labour and Social Security

Block 8, Government Enclave

Private Bag 0072

Gaborone

 

Telephone. (+267) 3732772    

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Labour Inspection

Overview

Workplace inspections are done as routine or spot checks to ensure compliance with labour legislation, regulations and International standards.

 

Routine inspection

A routine labour inspection is conducted on a day to day basis to check general compliance in the workplace.

 

Spot check inspection

This type of inspection is conducted in response to a specific reported alleged contravention. Employees or employers can request a spot check.

Who is eligible?

All organisations

How do I get this service?

Visit or call any nearest labour office

What supporting documents are required?

 No supporting documents are required

How long will this service take?

Routine Inspection (two weeks)

Spot check (14 days depending on gravity of the matter)

 

Where can I obtain this service?

The nearest District Labour Office

How much does it cost?

 No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Labour inspection , labour laws, improving work conditions , routine inspection, spot check inspection, industrial action inspection

Synonyms

Educating on labour laws, labour laws, checking for compliance with labour laws

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Districts' Contact Numbers

Department of Labour and Social Security
Head office, Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 37372772
Gaborone Regional Labour Office I
Tel. (+267) 3971406
Gaborone Regional Labour Office II
Tel. (+267) 3956019
Francistown Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2416933
Lobatse Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 5332569
Maun Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 68622705/2418
Selibe Phikwe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 2611598
Serowe Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 4632579
Kasane Regional Labour Office
Tel. (+267) 6250216
 

Opening hours: 7:30 am to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

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