S.L. 452.154 Art. 1Citation, commencement and applicability.

(1) The title of this order is the Wholesale and Retail

Trades (Conditions of Work) Regulation Order.

(2) This order shall come into force within two (2) months from its date of publication in the Government.

(3) The provisions established in this order shall apply to all employees engaged in the wholesale, retail and ancillary trades:

Provided that the provisions of this order shall not apply to persons employed in bars, restaurants, coffee-houses, or any shop run directly under the management of a hotel or club as part of its amenities, or leased under contract for the purpose of enhancing those amenities; nor to port workers and foremen of port workers:

Provided further that in the event that there is a collective agreement applicable to the class of employees covered by this order, the more favourable conditions in such agreement or in this order shall apply.