FCEF concerned after Labour Officers intimidate small business owner
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is concerned with the alleged intimidation tactics used by the Labour Officers to target a particular member and official of FC
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FCEF CEO says FTUC remarks on ‘poverty wages’ are misleading
Fiji Trades Union Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony’s comments on the amendments to the Employment Relations Act, saying that real improvements cannot be ac
FCEF calls for fair labour laws while FTUC insists Fiji must honour ILO commitments
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says new labour laws must be fair and realistic for Fiji’s economy. FCEF Chief Executive Officer Edward Bernard says
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation urges focus on local labour market before overseas schemes
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has called on the government and training institutions to prioritise Fiji’s local labour market needs by developing stra
Bernard says FCEF yet to see the Bill to Amend the Employment Act
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says they are yet to see the Employment Relations Bill tabled in Parliament for the first and second readings, and they will pr
Fiji can’t afford Australia and New Zealand salary levels – FCEF CEO
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard says that matching or exceeding the financial offers made by Australia and New Zealand does not make economic se
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
FCEF calls on Singh to respect legal process for Wages Councils
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations Agni Deo Singh to utilise the tripartite struct
FTUC accuses FCEF of bad faith over Employment Relations Bill delays and opposition to amendments
The Fiji Trade Union Congress has criticised the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation for its repeated delays and shifting stance on the Employment Relations Bill revie
FCEF warns of rising business costs as FTUC defends minimum wage increase
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard says employers look at all costs across the business and not just wages or minimum wage alone as skills crisis a
FCEF undertakes consultation on labour law reform in Fiji to develop a proactive strategy
To develop an inclusive and proactive strategy, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is undertaking a nationwide consultation with its members to develop a strategy
ERA will impact investment due to huge fines – Commerce and Employers Federation CEO
Investment in the country will be affected if amendments to the current Employment Relations Act come into effect as there are huge fines and the breaches would be crimin
TSLS partners with FCEF to offer $10,000 grants for graduate entrepreneurs
Exciting news for graduates who want to start their own businesses instead of looking for jobs after graduation, as the government and TSLS have introduced a new $10,000
Edward Bernard is FCEF’s new CEO
Edward Bernard is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation. FCEF says Bernard’s appointment will be effective from Monday,
TSLS and FCEF sign MoU for Graduate Business Start-Up Grant Scheme with $300,000 support for 30 TSLS sponsored graduate
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the Graduate
Businesses strategize to absorb minimum wage increase without burdening consumers – FCEF CEO
As the national minimum wage is progressively being increased to $5 an hour and there are concerns that the increase in the cost of doing business will be passed down to
There should be cautious approach on minimum wage - Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has today expressed concern over the mounting pressure faced by employers in a challenging business environment, and said that
We are in active discussion with relevant ministries and authorities on issues that employers face - Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
Our mandate is to protect, promote and preserve the interest of the Fiji private sector, business, employers and in totality our economy to ensure resilience and sustaina
Former Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation President David Aidney passes away
The former President of the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Trustee of the Suva Royal Yacht Club David Aidney has passed away. Aidney who was battling cance