Purpose of the Law
According to Clause 1 of the Law for the Encouragement of Bulgarian Commerce and Industry, any industrial enterprise that is […]
Annual Reports from Inspectors and Labour Committees
Factory inspectors and labour committees must send yearly reports of their work to the Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture. The
Guiding Principles of Economic Policy
The main goal of any sound economic policy is to direct a nation’s productive forces toward useful and well-organized work.
Right to Weekly Rest
Women of all ages and children under fifteen have the right to one full day of rest each week. In
Regulations on Home and Industrial Employment
Home Work vs. Industrial Work The 1905 Labour Law did not directly apply to simple home-based work, such as family
Labour Protection for Women and Children
Early Labour Regulations Before the 1905 labour law was introduced, Bulgaria already had several rules about apprentices and working hours.
Labour Legislation
The Beginning of Economic Change During a relatively short period of social and political freedom, Bulgaria experienced major economic transformations.
The Use of Power in Bulgarian Factories
In most Bulgarian factories at the beginning of the 20th century, water power was still the main source of energy.
Employment in Bulgarian Industry
Employment in Bulgarian Industry (as of 1907) The available data from December 31, 1907, gives a clear picture of how
The Present State of Bulgarian Industry
Although exact statistics on Bulgarian industry at the time were not always available, it was already clear that the country