150 articles tagged "employment"
Employers are questioning why an organisation could be fined up to $200,000 for sexual harassment occurring on its premises, according to a proposed amendment to the Employment Relations Act. The amendment proposes
Calls are being made to reinstate paternity leave and to remove the restriction of family care leave to immediate family members only. While proposing the reinstatement of paternity leave during a public consultati
Employers in Savusavu have raised concerns about a newly proposed Employment Relations Bill which provides double pay and an alternative day off for employees working on public holidays. The employers say that the
The Union density which used to be around 32 to 36 percent at one time, went down to almost 9 percent according to the Fiji Traders Union resources during the 16 years of the reign of the previous administration. M
The services provided by ministries must meet citizens’ needs promptly, ensuring they receive help without being told to return another day due to the absence of the person responsible for their issue or case. Th
Two workers have been injured while working at the FHL Tower construction site. The Fijian Holdings Limited says the incident was reported on Monday and they will not be able to confirm the extent of the injuries.
People in the North have a chance to engage with potential employers during the Mini Job Fair where 40 employers participating. While launching the fair at the Labasa Civic Centre, Minister for Employment Agni Deo
The shortage of skilled workers remains a concern for businesses in Ba Town, as many workers return to farms during the cane-cutting season, leaving gaps that are often filled by unskilled labourers. Ba Chamber of
Pacific Labour Facility Program Officer, Semisi Bainivalu and Ministry of Employment’s Senior Labour Officer, Simione Masori will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. The show will
20 people have found employment after the Lunch Box restaurant opened its second outlet in Damodar City, Labasa. Lunch Box Restaurant Manager Ashneel Raj says the expansion was driven by the popularity of their fi
Following a report regarding inhumane working conditions by local and migrant workers who are currently engaged in construction work at a resort in Rakiraki, the main contractor Shiu Nandan, also known as Bhima and sub
Rup Investments Limited have today clarified that Wananavu Beach Resort in Rakiraki is not the company under probe for housing workers in a poorly ventilated shipping container. This follows a report in the Fiji Ti
A two-day job fair is underway at the Latter-Day Saints Church in Raiwaqa which offers job seekers opportunities to enter the workforce in Fiji. A job seeker from Nabua says he applied for the seasonal workers pro
Great news for the people of Suva and beyond as the well-known Shriji brand has opened its latest shop on Cumming Street, Suva, which has created 12 new jobs. The grand opening was marked with an auspicious prayer
The Fiji Roads Authority emphasizes that it is committed to addressing the concerns raised by the Construction Energy Timber Workers Union, where FRA employees who are members of the Union have overwhelmingly voted to t
Employers are required to comply with the new minimum wage regulations which came into effect on 1st August 2024 raising the National Minimum Wage and sectoral wages by 50 cents. Another increase is set for 1st Apr
With the success of the 2024 Mini Job Fair, the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations is looking at holding this event in the Central and Northern Divisions during this financial year to ensure i
The increase in the National Minimum Wage by 50 cents to $4.50 comes into effect from today. This will be followed by a further increase to $5 per hour, effective from April 1,2025. Pay increments also come in
There is an extension to the temporary suspension of client registration under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme and the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (NZRSE) Work Scheme till 31st December
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors as they guide the children who are our future generation, helping them navigate the complexities of life. This has been highlight by Minister for Employm
