Experts from the International Labour Organization are expected in the country soon to assist in the reform of the Wages Council, implement a new workers’ compensation scheme and help set minimum wage standards in the country.
At a press conference this morning, Permanent Secretary for Labour Taito Waqa revealed that a new Workers’ Compensation Scheme has been drafted and they hope to have the new legislation promulgated later this year.
Waqa said a survey found that the current scheme is leading to increased poverty. He said under the new Scheme, there will be a "No Fault" policy on the workers.
Waqa also revealed that experts will also help implement the work of the new look Wages Council. He revealed that a decision has been made that a single person will now be appointed as the chairperson of all ten wages councils in the country.
The permanent secretary also revealed that wage setting experts will assist the interim government set adequate minimum wages in Fiji to ensure that there are adequate standards in the various industries.
The Interim Minister for Labour and Industrial Relations will lead the Fiji delegation to Geneva next week where he will also address a preliminary session on the Employment Relations Bill and the interim government’s efforts to improve the labour market in Fiji.
New Workers Compensation Scheme Drafted
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