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Article 13  Right to choose occupation a. Work is the duty of every citizen, is required by personal dignity and is dictated  Right to work  Duty to work by the public good. Every citizen has the right to work and to choose the type of work within the bounds of public order and decency.  Right to work b. The State guarantees the provision of job opportunities for its citizens and the  Right to safe work environment fairness of work conditions. Bahrain 2002 (rev. 2017) Page 6 constituteproject.org PDF generated: 28 Jun 2021, 18:28  Prohibition of slavery c. Compulsory work cannot be imposed on any person except in the cases specified by law for national exigency and for a fair consideration, or pursuant to a judicial ruling.  Right to equal pay for work d. The law regulates the relationship between employees and employers on economic basis while observing social justice.