FELT Framework promotes minimum wage for local tradesmen and women
The Framework on Engaging Local Tradesmen/Women is promoting minimum wage standards, indicating a new era of fair compensation and empowerment for local craftsmanship.
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FA and Company sponsors Mokani Rugby Club and Eastern Saints Rugby
The Mokani Rugby Club in Tailevu has received a sponsorship of $4,000, while Eastern Saints Rugby received their rugby kits valued at $8,000 from FA and Company. The H
FTUC calls for $6 per hour minimum wage
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling on the government to increase the national minimum wage to $6 per hour. The FTUC has launched the FTUC National Minimum Wage
FTUC launches campaign on national minimum wage
The Fiji Trade Union Congress has launched it’s campaign on the national minimum wage during the FTUC 50th Biennial Delegates Meeting. The meeting is currently
6 new jobs created as Just Right opens in Damodar Complex in Labasa
Six new jobs have been created as Just Right restaurant opened its first branch in Damodar Complex in Labasa. Director of Just Right, Jie Deng says it was a great oppo
Minimum wage consultation starts today
People are being encouraged to make their voices heard as the National Minimum Wage Review consultations begin today. The National Minimum Wage Review consultants and
Employment Minister visits Vatukoula Gold Mine workers regarding long pending strike issue
The Fiji Mine Workers Union and people from the Vatukoula community have expressed their appreciation to the government after the Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh
9 new jobs created as Grills Restaurant opens at Damodar Complex in Labasa
9 new jobs have been created after Grills Restaurant opened its first branch in Damodar Complex in Labasa. Director of Grills Restaurant, Bimal Kumar says opening thei
Fiji government appoints consultants to review national minimum wage and sectoral wages
The Fiji Government through the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations has appointed Consultants to conduct the comprehensive review of the Nationa
ABV provides targeting training for small business entrepreneurs to boost their business
In a bid to bring strong business skills from Australia to Fiji to help small business entrepreneurs, the THRIVE Program provides targeting training from the Australian B
7 new jobs created after the opening of Narhari in Labasa
Seven new jobs have been created after the opening of Narhari in Damodar City, Labasa. Narhari Retail Operations Manager, Sanjay Reddy says they have chosen this locat
Employers reminded of Easter Public Holiday pay
The Minister for Employment, Productivity, and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh is reminding employers who operate during the Easter public holidays to pay workers th
Ministry of Employment warns against imposters
Fijians must verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations staff after an individual claimed to be a Labour
5 jobs created after opening of Cyber City Courts at Damodar Complex in Labasa
Five new jobs have been created as Cyber City Courts has opened its first branch in Damodar City Complex in Labasa. This was mentioned by the branch Manager, Ratu Sire
Education Ministry disappointed in removal of teacher and to meet Nakavika Primary School management this week
The Ministry of Education has shown its disappointment in the removal of a teacher from the Nakavika Primary School compound by the school manager earlier this month.
99 complete Aged Care training and are prepared to depart for Australia soon
Radiant smiles speaks volume for the 99 trainees after completing their Aged Care training and graduating from Alphacrucis University College Fiji Campus. This collabo
Improved employer-employee relationships are key to industrial success – Employment Minister
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Agni Deo Singh says improved employer-employee relationships are key to industrial success. While speaki
Revised employment law expected to be tabled in Parliament in March – Singh
The review of the entire labour legislation have completed and the revised Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament in March. This has been confirmed by the Minister
400 apprenticeship grants allocated to mitigate labour shortage in Fiji
As Fiji is faced with a shortage of skilled and professional labour due to labour migration and mobility, the Fiji government through the Ministry of Employment, Producti
NEC temporarily suspends registration of new employees under PALM and NZRSE schemes
Fijians will not be able to register under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Programme and the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer Work Scheme as new registratio
China Railway yet to meet the demands of the workers after Union gets mandate to go on strike – Paul
The Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji and China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Fiji Co. Ltd are still continuing discussions where about 200 union mem