30. Just and favourable conditions of work
Lesotho shall adopt policies aimed at securing just and
favourable conditions of work and in particular
policies directed to achieving—
(a) remuneration
minimum with—
which
provides
all
workers,
as
a
(i) fair wages and equal remuneration for work of equal
value
without
distinction
of
any
kind,
and
in
particular, women being guaranteed conditions of work,
including pension or retirement benefits, not inferior
to those enjoyed by men, with equal pay for equal work;
and
(ii) a decent living for themselves and their families;
(b) safe and healthy working conditions;
(c) equal opportunity for men and women to be promoted
in their employment to an appropriate higher level,
subject to no considerations other than those of
seniority and competence;
(d) the protection of women who are in employment
during a reasonable period before and after childbirth;
and
(e) rest, leisure and reasonable limitation of working
hours and periodic holidays with pay, as well as
remuneration for public holidays.
31. Protection of workers’ rights and interests
Lesotho shall take appropriate steps in order to
encourage the formation of independent trade unions to