150 articles tagged "employment"
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 was still in primary school. Nasoki says th
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 video online criticising the Employment Relations
Regional HR Manager for Asian Paints Gayanand Singh has warned that a proposed amendment to Section 169 of Fiji’s Employment Relations Act (ERA) could strip employers of their right to report disputes, effectively “
University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem, has warned that proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act could create long-term conflict between workers and employers if not carefully reviewed,
Concerns over worker exploitation and the impact of proposed labour laws on small businesses took centre stage today where the Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, Premila Kumar also acknowl
Employers have warned that the proposed Employment Relations Bill fails to address Fiji’s ongoing skills and labour crisis, raising concerns about its impact on businesses and economic growth. During the Parliame
Concerns about fairness, accountability, and worker entitlements were raised during public consultations on the Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill in Levuka. Ravuama Nagatalevu of Nasova Village, Levuka, welcome
A Levuka resident has raised questions over whether the proposed Employment Relations Bill should include leave provisions for men, highlighting the shared responsibilities of fathers in caring for their children.
Concerns over the proposed menstrual leave provision in the Employment Relations Bill have been raised during the consultation on the Employment Relations Bill. While speaking during the consultation in Levuka, a r
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 Standing Committee on Economic Affairs member, Saki
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 firm says a worker could be sexually harassed by
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 allow a court or tribunal to impose criminal liabilit
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington has raised concerns over the new harassment provisions in Section 75A of the proposed Employment Relations Bill, stressing the clauses are ambiguous and may ha
Significant concerns have been raised regarding Section 19A of the proposed Employment Relations Bill, which grants broad and far-reaching powers to labour officers. Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha
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 Discrimination Commission regarding the Employment Relations
Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, Premila Kumar says despite being briefed by the Ministry of Employment that MSMEs will first be given improvement notices for employment la
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 attempt to use criminal law as a blunt instrument
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 economic realities of the country and over-regulation w
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 Cabinet has approved a declaration of intent with India t
Workers at Firstlanding Resort and Mana Island Resort are set to receive pay increases following successful negotiations with the National Union of Hospitality, Catering and Tourism Industries Employees. The Union
