Workers to be paid double for working during Easter holidays - PS Employment
Employers are being reminded that workers required to work during the Easter public holidays must be paid double.The Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity and
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$50M True Mart Complex opens in Nepani employing 50-70 people
Today marks a historic occasion for people residing in Laqere and nearby communities following the official opening of the $50 million True Mart Complex which will als
Fiji and New Zealand review Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme to improve worker benefits
The Recognised Seasonal Employer work scheme continues to provide strong support for many Fijian families, particularly in rural areas. This has been highlighted as offic
Fiji lost around 100,000 people to overseas opportunities in recent years - Immanuel
The Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel has highlighted the ongoing challenge of skilled worker migration, revealing that Fiji has los
$6.9M paid in compensation for 590 workplace and school accident cases since June 2024
More than $6.9 million has been paid out to 590 victims of workplace and school accidents since June 2024, highlighting the scale of injuries affecting Fijian workers and
Fiji strengthens youth counseling and sports integrity initiatives
Youths can pursue a career in counseling where they can provide support to young people who may be facing social, emotional or personal challenges as the Ministry for You
Unemployment and migration of skilled workers need urgent action - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a five-year National Strategic Human Resource Plan is being formulated to address youth unemployment, which will align human
Support systems for Fijian workers overseas under review
Strengthening protections and improving welfare support for Fijian workers overseas remain key priorities as the Government continues to refine its labour mobility progra
RCL Services expands operations, providing jobs to over 600 Fijians
More than 600 people will now be employed at RCL Services Pte Limited following the launch of its newly expanded office of approximately $600,000 in Valelevu Tax Fr
$1M fines and jail terms ‘too harsh’, says Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways has raised serious concerns over the scale and scope of penalties proposed in the Employment Relations Bill, warning that the legislation risks criminalising
KPMG Fiji welcomes 55 new graduates
55 new graduates have joined KPMG Fiji in the 2026 cohort. In a statement, KPMG says of those, 33 have joined the KPMG Dynamix (FDX) division and a further 22 are working
Yaqara workers on strike agree in principle to meet employer after Ministry steps in
The representative for 34 workers of Yaqara Pastoral Company PTE Ltd, who have been on a strike since yesterday over unpaid Cost of Living Adjustment, have agreed in p
40 Yaqara Pastoral workers on strike from today over unpaid COLA
40Â Yaqara Pastoral Company Ltd workers are on strike from today as their demands of Cost of Living Adjustment payment has not been met.The National Union of Workers sa
FWRM calls for 12 days paid menstruation leave and menopausal and paternity leave
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for the allocation for 12 days paid menstruation leave rather than the three days, menopausal leave and paternity leave
90 Fijian workers depart for Australia under PALM Scheme
90 Fijian workers have departed for Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, carrying the hopes of their families.Minister for Employment, Agn
No law to force overseas workers back to Fiji because of extramarital affairs - Singh
Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says the government is actively addressing concerns surrounding Fijian workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) s
20 business linked to foreign worker rights breaches - Bernard
Around 20 of the 740 businesses currently employing foreign workers in Fiji have been linked to breaches of workers’ rights.This was revealed by Fiji Commerce and
Local Employment Registration System launched to strengthen Fiji’s labour market
Job seekers and employers across Fiji are set to benefit from faster, more efficient and user-friendly employment services following the official launch of the National E
Employers reminded to pay employees double time during public holidays
Employers are reminded that those operating during the Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day public holidays must ensure that workers receive their correct
Despite life on the streets, Nasoki prays for a brighter future
23-year-old, Setareki Nasoki from Namoli Village in Lautoka, has opened up about the challenges that forced him to live on the streets after his parents divorced while he
FCEF MSME Chair Wahed claims labour inspection was intimidation after criticising Employment Bill
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) MSME Council Chair, Rakin Wahed, claims his business was unfairly targeted by Labour Officers just a week after releasing a