Law 12 of 2010 issuing the Labor Relations Law.

Comprising 183 articles organized into eight chapters, this law aims to establish regulations governing labor relations. Article 1 emphasizes the freedom of labor relations in Libya, with the goal of eliminating worker exploitation and fostering economic unity through partnerships, involving both Libyan citizens and potentially non-Libyans. Article 2 reinforces the idea that labor is a right and duty for all male and female citizens, based on the principle of equality in employment, while prohibiting obligatory labor, forced labor, and any forms of injustice and exploitation. Article 6 outlines the establishment of employment offices to organize jobseekers' affairs and provide job opportunities, with subsequent articles detailing the functioning rules. Chapter 2 regards Labour and Employment System, with specif references to duties of the worker, prohibited actions, working hours, emergency work cases, weekly rest days. Under Article 18 is established an advisory committee whose task is to provide recommendations and advice on labour affairs. Article 19 states that a decision of the General People’s Committee upon a proposal by the competent authority shall form an advisory board called the “Advisory Board for Work Remuneration” whose task shall be to propose the general policy for work remuneration and to determine the levels thereof. Chapter 3 focuses on the employment of women and juveniles, prohibiting women from jobs deemed unsuitable, ensuring equal treatment and remuneration, granting maternity leave, protecting against dismissal during pregnancy, and allowing nursing breaks (about this Article 54 establishes that male and female partners shall have equal rights and duties, taking into account the rights of female partners during pregnancy, delivery, maternity leave, etc.), restricting work for individuals under eighteen, outlining working hours, breaks, and restrictions for juvenile employment.
The Law's section on Contractual Relations covers various aspects, including Domestic Work, Labour Disputes, Conciliation, Arbitration, and Labour Inspection. Chapter 6 focuses on Penalties and Professional Liability, where each superior is accountable for their and their subordinates' work. Directors and department heads have the authority to approve, amend, dissolve, or cancel the work of their subordinates.