Know Your Rights in Zambia

Free, direct answers to the most common legal questions Zambians ask — grounded in the Constitution of Zambia, the Employment Code Act 2019, and key legislation.

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Unfair Dismissal in Zambia: Your Rights and What to Do
Dismissed without cause or a fair hearing in Zambia? The Employment Code Act 2019 protects every wor...
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Illegal Eviction in Zambia: Your Rights as a Tenant
A landlord in Zambia cannot evict you without a court order. Changing locks or removing your belongi...
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Employer Has Not Paid My Wages in Zambia: Your Rights
The Employment Code Act 2019 requires employers to pay wages on the agreed date. Report unpaid wages...
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How to Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Zambia
Zambia's Anti-Gender Based Violence Act 2011 allows you to get a free protection order from any cour...
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Your Rights When Arrested in Zambia
When arrested in Zambia, you have the right to be told why, the right to silence, the right to a law...
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How to File a Consumer Complaint in Zambia
The Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2010 gives every Zambian consumer the right to refunds a...
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Your Data Privacy Rights in Zambia — Data Protection Act 2021
Zambia's Data Protection Act 2021 gives you the right to access, correct, and have your data deleted...
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How to Claim Child Support (Maintenance) in Zambia
Both parents are legally obligated to maintain their children in Zambia under the Affiliation and Ma...
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Hospital Refused Emergency Treatment in Zambia — Your Rights
Every person in Zambia has a constitutional right to healthcare. A government hospital cannot turn a...
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Child Expelled from School in Zambia — Your Rights Under the Education Act
Schools in Zambia must follow proper procedures before expelling a student. The Education Act 2011 p...
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