Minimum wage consultation starts today
People are being encouraged to make their voices heard as the National Minimum Wage Review consultations begin today. The National Minimum Wage Review consultants and
Tag: Employment
Employment Minister visits Vatukoula Gold Mine workers regarding long pending strike issue
The Fiji Mine Workers Union and people from the Vatukoula community have expressed their appreciation to the government after the Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh
9 new jobs created as Grills Restaurant opens at Damodar Complex in Labasa
9 new jobs have been created after Grills Restaurant opened its first branch in Damodar Complex in Labasa. Director of Grills Restaurant, Bimal Kumar says opening thei
Fiji government appoints consultants to review national minimum wage and sectoral wages
The Fiji Government through the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations has appointed Consultants to conduct the comprehensive review of the Nationa
ABV provides targeting training for small business entrepreneurs to boost their business
In a bid to bring strong business skills from Australia to Fiji to help small business entrepreneurs, the THRIVE Program provides targeting training from the Australian B
7 new jobs created after the opening of Narhari in Labasa
Seven new jobs have been created after the opening of Narhari in Damodar City, Labasa. Narhari Retail Operations Manager, Sanjay Reddy says they have chosen this locat
Employers reminded of Easter Public Holiday pay
The Minister for Employment, Productivity, and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh is reminding employers who operate during the Easter public holidays to pay workers th
Ministry of Employment warns against imposters
Fijians must verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations staff after an individual claimed to be a Labour
5 jobs created after opening of Cyber City Courts at Damodar Complex in Labasa
Five new jobs have been created as Cyber City Courts has opened its first branch in Damodar City Complex in Labasa. This was mentioned by the branch Manager, Ratu Sire
Education Ministry disappointed in removal of teacher and to meet Nakavika Primary School management this week
The Ministry of Education has shown its disappointment in the removal of a teacher from the Nakavika Primary School compound by the school manager earlier this month.
99 complete Aged Care training and are prepared to depart for Australia soon
Radiant smiles speaks volume for the 99 trainees after completing their Aged Care training and graduating from Alphacrucis University College Fiji Campus. This collabo
Improved employer-employee relationships are key to industrial success – Employment Minister
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Agni Deo Singh says improved employer-employee relationships are key to industrial success. While speaki
Revised employment law expected to be tabled in Parliament in March – Singh
The review of the entire labour legislation have completed and the revised Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament in March. This has been confirmed by the Minister
400 apprenticeship grants allocated to mitigate labour shortage in Fiji
As Fiji is faced with a shortage of skilled and professional labour due to labour migration and mobility, the Fiji government through the Ministry of Employment, Producti
NEC temporarily suspends registration of new employees under PALM and NZRSE schemes
Fijians will not be able to register under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Programme and the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer Work Scheme as new registratio
China Railway yet to meet the demands of the workers after Union gets mandate to go on strike – Paul
The Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji and China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Fiji Co. Ltd are still continuing discussions where about 200 union mem
Workers need to prioritise formalising written communication to seek clarity and transparency in employer-employee dealing- Minister for Employment
To recognise the importance of effective communication in maintaining positive working skills, workers need to prioritise formalising written communication to seek clarit
60 jobs expected to be created as McDonald’s Nakasi opens in Feb next year
60 new jobs are expected to be created when McDonald’s Nakasi opens in February next year. McDonald’s Fiji Managing Director Marc McElrath says the outle
Govt starts survey to understand skills and training needs of the country
A Training and Skill Needs Analysis Survey 2023 has started that aims to identify priority areas of training and skill needs for human capital planning and development in
Concerns raised by Fijians in PALM scheme on non-formalisation of employer-employee dealings
Concerns have been raised by Fijians contracted under the Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme of the non-formalisation of employment issues on employer-employee dealings. M
Govt to ease work permit process and assist private sector in getting more workers in Fiji – Prof. Prasad
As our nation battling the loss of skilled workers to overseas countries, the Fijian Government is now focused on improving the processes at the Immigration Department to