CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE 2. Expropriation may take place only for reasons of public necessity, utility, or interest, as defined in the terms of the law, and subject to payment of fair compensation. Article 83 Right of Inheritance The State recognises and guarantees, in accordance with the law, the right of inheritance. Article 84 Right to Work 1. Work shall be a right and a duty of every citizen. 2. All citizens shall have the right freely to choose their profession. 3. Forced labour shall be prohibited, except where the work is performed within the framework of penal legislation. Article 85 Right to Retribution and to Safety at Work 1. All workers shall have the right to fair remuneration, rest and vacation and to retirement in accordance with the law. 2. Workers shall have the right to protection, health and safety at work. 3. Workers may be dismissed only in the cases and in accordance with the terms provided for by law. Article 86 Freedom of Professional Associations and Unions 1. All workers shall have the freedom to organise professional associations or trade unions. 2. Professional associations and trade unions shall be governed by the principles of democratic organisation and management, based on the active participation of their members in all of their activities, and on the periodic election of their bodies by secret ballot. Translation by MOZLEGAL – Mozambique's Legal Resource Portal www.mozlegal.com [email protected] Tel: +258 1 496900 – Fax: +258 1 496802 Directors: José Caldeira - [email protected] & Adrian Frey - [email protected] MOZLEGAL is a Project of José Caldeira & Associados - Attorneys & Consultants 25