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
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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
FCEF tells Minister it will not endorse the draft Employment Relations Bill in its current form
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has informed the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, that their representatives on t
Fiji’s digital strategy to create 3,600 jobs and boost GDP by $250M
Fiji’s National Digital Strategy 2025-2030 is set to generate thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to the country’s GDP by 2030 and this comes as
Public urged to stop spreading outdated video on mistreatment of Fijian PALM workers
The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations is calling on the public and those overseas to stop circulating an outdated video and an ABC report on so
Employment Ministry reviews National Employment Policy to boost job opportunities
In an effort to enhance employment opportunities for all Fijians, the Ministry of Employment is spearheading the review of Fiji’s National Employment Policy. Th
Employment Ministry receives complaints on non-payment of wages and ill-treatment
A stern reminder has been issued to businesses to adhere to employment laws, as the Ministry of Employment has received complaints of local workers not being paid their w
APTC and NEC partner to address unemployment issue and stimulate economic growth in Fiji
The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has teamed up with Fiji's National Employment Centre (NEC) to introduce a new skills training initiative in a concerted ef