50% of working relations in shadow - Trade Unions Confederation deputy chairman

Deputy chairman of Armenia’s Trade Unions Confederation Boris Kharatyan speaking to reporters on the Labor Day, said about 50% of the working relations are in shadow.

He said the main cases of violation of working rights relate to provision of holiday, while very often employees apply to them in connection with the compensation of damage, labor contract, salary.

Kharatyan said the Confederation unites 23 branches which include 730 organizations.
“We have legal service which provides assistance to each employee,” he said, adding that the function of trade unions is to come up on behalf of staffs.

Lawyer of the confederation Michael Piliposyan reminded that according to Labor Code the employees working in harmful atmosphere are provided additional payment.

Referring to the day’s symbol, he said that today is a day off and if people work they should receive additional payment.