150 articles tagged "employment"
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 facing is no one's fault but it's own. Univers
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 Pacific Hotel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minist
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 skills shortages as key concerns affecting business
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 wages to accommodation and mental health support.
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 declined to endorse the draft Employment Relations B
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 annual due leave. The Acting Permanent Secretary for
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 allegations for worker exploitation. The Mini
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 lives of too many young Fijians. Fiji Trades
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 is crucial to ensure the human element is not over
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh has clarified that the dialogue sessions currently being conducted throughout the country by his Ministry are part of the Ministry’s broade
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has informed the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, that their representatives on the Employment Relations Advisory Board, will not
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 the global digital economy is growing faster than the globa
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 social media about the mistreatment of Pacific Aust
In an effort to enhance employment opportunities for all Fijians, the Ministry of Employment is spearheading the review of Fiji’s National Employment Policy. The Ministry says this is being carried out by the tri
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 wages and migrant workers facing ill-treatment.
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 effort to address unemployment and stimulate econom
The increasing role of labour mobility in the Pacific shows that over 100,000 Pacific Islanders have participated in labour schemes in Australia and New Zealand, showcasing the potential of labour mobility to enhance cl
200 workers from Ba and Lautoka Hospitals will not go on strike as Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji and Aspen Medical have reached an agreement. Union National Secretary John Paul confirms that
Following requests from Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Association of Banks in Fiji, the Ministry of Employment has extended the written submissions timeline for the proposed Employment Relations Bill and t
Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says the new Employment Relations Act will be in place before June this year. He highlighted this while speaking to members of the Fiji Trade Union Congress after a cons
