Labor law is the fundamental pillar for the interests of a large segment of the population—the workers, who form the majority in Palestinian society. It is considered one of the most important factors for social, economic, and peaceful stability, as it provides social and economic protection for workers, resolves and regulates all labor disputes, and significantly contributes to improving and increasing production conditions in society.

The importance of labor law emerged in the wake of the Industrial Revolution and the subsequent use of modern machinery, which led to the rise of the working class. This class faced social injustice from the bourgeoisie and a worsening economic imbalance between workers and employers, resulting in low wages and employers' abuse of labor rights. This necessitated state intervention through the issuance of labor legislation to regulate work relations and protect the worker, who is the weaker party in the relationship.

To delve into this topic, it is necessary to refer to its historical origins and the developments that have occurred in labor law. Labor law is a relatively recent legal field, originating in the mid-nineteenth century. In Palestine, labor law has undergone multiple developments since the Ottoman rule at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Ottoman law was issued in 1909 and included laws on associations and strikes. Due to the absence of specific legislation for workers and labor at that stage, the Mejelle (Ottoman Civil Code) was the regulator of labor relations. In 1925, the British Mandate allowed the formation of the Palestinian Arab Workers' Society, headquartered in Haifa, with the goal of protecting workers, defending their economic demands, and striving for their own legislation. This led to labor-related legislation being issued in 1927, including the Workers' Compensation Law, the Crafts and Industries Law, the Law on the Employment of Women in Industrial Projects, the Law on the Fencing of Mechanical Machinery, and the Commercial Boilers Law. These laws continued to be applied until the 1948 Nakba, which led to the displacement of thousands of workers and the Palestinian people, and destroyed the economic, social, and labor infrastructure.

• Weight: 0.7 kg
• Dimensions: 17 × 24 cm
• Cover Type: Softcover
• Internal Printing: Black
• Number of Pages: 214
• Publisher: Dar Al-Yazouri Al-Ilmiyya
• Year of Publication: 2025
• ISBN: 978-9950-427-00-6