40 Yaqara Pastoral workers on strike from today over unpaid COLA
40Â Yaqara Pastoral Company Ltd workers are on strike from today as their demands of Cost of Living Adjustment payment has not been met.The National Union of Workers sa
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FWRM calls for 12 days paid menstruation leave and menopausal and paternity leave
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for the allocation for 12 days paid menstruation leave rather than the three days, menopausal leave and paternity leave
90 Fijian workers depart for Australia under PALM Scheme
90 Fijian workers have departed for Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, carrying the hopes of their families.Minister for Employment, Agn
No law to force overseas workers back to Fiji because of extramarital affairs - Singh
Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says the government is actively addressing concerns surrounding Fijian workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) s
20 business linked to foreign worker rights breaches - Bernard
Around 20 of the 740 businesses currently employing foreign workers in Fiji have been linked to breaches of workers’ rights.This was revealed by Fiji Commerce and
Local Employment Registration System launched to strengthen Fiji’s labour market
Job seekers and employers across Fiji are set to benefit from faster, more efficient and user-friendly employment services following the official launch of the National E
Employers reminded to pay employees double time during public holidays
Employers are reminded that those operating during the Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day public holidays must ensure that workers receive their correct
Despite life on the streets, Nasoki prays for a brighter future
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
FCEF MSME Chair Wahed claims labour inspection was intimidation after criticising Employment Bill
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
HR Manager warns the Section 169 amendment could leave employers “with nowhere to go
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 employ
Warning bells sounded by UniFiji VC Prof. Shameem regarding Employment Bill
University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem, has warned that proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act could create long-term conflict between
Parts of the Employment Bill poorly worded - Premila Kumar
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 Committe
Employers raise concerns over Employment Relations Bill amid skills and labour crisis
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 bu
Levuka residents say Employment Bill should apply to all, not just employers
Concerns about fairness, accountability, and worker entitlements were raised during public consultations on the Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill in Levuka. Ravuam
Levuka resident calls for paternity leave in Employment Relations Bill
A Levuka resident has raised questions over whether the proposed Employment Relations Bill should include leave provisions for men, highlighting the shared responsibiliti
Levuka residents question menstrual leave provision in Employment Bill
Concerns over the proposed menstrual leave provision in the Employment Relations Bill have been raised during the consultation on the Employment Relations Bill. While
Public told to review Employment Relations Bill before attending consultations
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
Employment Relations Bill consultation
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 fi
Warning bells sounded regarding Employment Relations Bill
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 allo
Fantasha Lockington raises concerns over confusion in harassment provisions of proposed Employment Relations Bill
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington has raised concerns over the new harassment provisions in Section 75A of the proposed Employment Relations Bil
Concerns raised over excessive powers of Labour Officers in proposed Employment Relations Bill
Significant concerns have been raised regarding Section 19A of the proposed Employment Relations Bill, which grants broad and far-reaching powers to labour officers. F