Public told to review Employment Relations Bill before attending consultations
Most of the time people visit their facebook page, but don’t have the time to check the Employment Relations Bill online. This was highlighted by Parliamentary
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Employment Relations Bill consultation
According to the proposed law, employers can now be fined for failing to justify summary dismissal or where an employee suffers workplace sexual harassment. The law fi
Warning bells sounded regarding Employment Relations Bill
One of the top legal firms in the country, Munro Leys is sounding warning bells regarding the changes in the Employment Relations Bill where, if passed, the law will allo
Fantasha Lockington raises concerns over confusion in harassment provisions of proposed Employment Relations Bill
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington has raised concerns over the new harassment provisions in Section 75A of the proposed Employment Relations Bil
Concerns raised over excessive powers of Labour Officers in proposed Employment Relations Bill
Significant concerns have been raised regarding Section 19A of the proposed Employment Relations Bill, which grants broad and far-reaching powers to labour officers. F
Human Rights Commission highlights Bangladeshi workers being duped and going through a lot of mental stress
The need for a new monitoring mechanism to ensure foreign workers receive what they are owed was highlighted in the submission from Fiji Human Rights and Anti Discriminat
Kumar questions absence of improvement notice provision in Employment Bill
Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, Premila Kumar says despite being briefed by the Ministry of Employment that MSMEs will fir
Munro Leys says some of the proposed changes in the Employment Relations Bill may breach basic constitutional rights
One of the top legal firms in the country, Munro Leys has said in a legal alert that some proposed changes in the Employment Relations Bill, particularly the ones which a
Employment Bill in current form is going to be disastrous - Labasa Chamber President
Labasa Chamber of Commerce, President Vinesh Dayal says passing the Employment Relations Bill in its current form is going to be disastrous as it does not consider econom
Indian workers to be recruited for Fiji’s construction, healthcare and IT sectors
Indian workers will be working in Fiji’s construction industry, as well as in healthcare and information technology, under a new initiative. This comes as Cabin
Wage boost for Firstlanding and Mana Island Resort Workers
Workers at Firstlanding Resort and Mana Island Resort are set to receive pay increases following successful negotiations with the National Union of Hospitality, Catering
Prof. Shameem calls on employers to pay workers what they are worth and there won't be a skill or labour crisis in Fiji
A stern message has been sent out to the employers in the country and that is for the private sector to face up to the reality that the labour crisis that it says it's fa
Govt not looking at reviewing the National Minimum Wage rate for now
The government is not looking at reviewing the National Minimum Wage rate anytime soon. While speaking to employers during the Post Budget Breakfast held at the Grand
Employers have key concerns regarding high costs, tax reforms and skills shortages
As we await the 2025/2026 National Budget announcement this Friday, Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard has outlined high costs, tax reforms, and sk
Employers should look after the welfare of their migrant workers - Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commissioners
Employers who bring migrant workers into the country have a clear duty of care, and it's their responsibility to look after the welfare of migrant workers, from food and
Govt to proceed with Employment Relations Bill despite FCEF rejection
The Government is expected to table the Employment Relations Bill in June despite it being rejected by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation. The Federation decli
Bangladeshi workers employed at Charan Jeath Singh’s farm in Labasa receive annual leave dues
The Bangladeshi workers employed at Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh’s farm in Waiqele, Labasa now have received their annu
Employment Ministry clarifies Charan Jeath Singh not under investigation for exploitation
Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh has clarified that the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, is not under investigation over a
Workplace stress is killing people – Goundar
Stress is a silent killer in the workplace, yet it is rarely recognised as a hazard, and stress-related conditions and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are claiming the l
Fiji embraces Artificial Intelligence, prioritizes worker safety amid digital transformation
There are over 2.8 million work-related deaths annually, highlighting the urgent need to enhance workplace safety as technology advances, and prioritising worker safety i
Dialogue sessions are part of the Ministry’s approach to stakeholders across the country – Singh
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh has clarified that the dialogue sessions currently being conducted throughout the country by