Ministry of Employment

Mothers On A Mission
NATION, NEWS

Mothers On A Mission

A group of 14 women are on a mission to not only raise the standard of living for their families but most importantl...

From Tailevu To Aged-Care Job
NEWS

From Tailevu To Aged-Care Job

Yesterday, Ms Radinikaba and eight other Fijians were farewelled by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and In...

Review Sex Case Statute Of Limitations
NATION

Review Sex Case Statute Of Limitations

It is unfortunate that our laws currently have certain limitations with relation to sexual harassment and it is time...

Big Break Looms For Farmers
Island News

Big Break Looms For Farmers

The age category set by the Australian Government for those wishing to apply for a job under the scheme is between 2...

Cawaru: Outcome On Kokomo Private Island Investigations Will Ready By Thursday
NEWS

Cawaru: Outcome On Kokomo Private Island Investigations Will Ready By Thursday

According to their notice of termination, the reason was on the basis of redundancy due to adverse economic effects ...

Locked Up, Help Sought For Bedridden 77 Year Old Man
NATION

Locked Up, Help Sought For Bedridden 77 Year Old Man

Babu Singh broke his pelvic bone three years ago at work and since then he has been bedridden.

Fiji Government To Adopt Master Plan To Improve Productivity Standard
NATION

Fiji Government To Adopt Master Plan To Improve Productivity Standard

“Everybody talks about the wages and salary but nobody wants to talk about productivity and that is the key,” Mr...

Fiji Police: No Permit For May 4 March
NEWS

Fiji Police: No Permit For May 4 March

The issues are national minimum wage, delay in labour law reforms, right to strike, Vatukoula strike, unresolved FAS...

Thousands Turn Up at the National Job Fair. Again
SUNBIZ

Thousands Turn Up at the National Job Fair. Again

Mr Rawalai said before the second day of the Fair opened yesterday the crowd were already lined up at the gate.

Ministry Probes Security Company’s Workers’ Claims
NEWS

Ministry Probes Security Company’s Workers’ Claims

The Labour Department had also confirmed receiving complaints from the workers and said a team was working on it.

Workers To Australia, New Zealand Continues To Increase Since 2015
NEWS

Workers To Australia, New Zealand Continues To Increase Since 2015

Fijians deployed to New Zealand since February 2015 total 946.

New Roving Ambassador Presents Credentials to Samoan Head Of State
NATION, NEWS

New Roving Ambassador Presents Credentials to Samoan Head Of State

“We understand that here in Samoa there is quite a sizeable number of Fijians working in the hospitality industry,...

Remain Focused: Seasonal Workers Urged
NATION

Remain Focused: Seasonal Workers Urged

The National Employment Centre (NEC) under the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations farewel...

Crane Falls On Crew, Ministry Begins Probe
NATION

Crane Falls On Crew, Ministry Begins Probe

  Fiji Ports Corporation Limited has given the vessel “no clearance” for operation and departure until the ...

Ministry To Help Returned Workers
SUNBIZ

Ministry To Help Returned Workers

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations is working to help returning seasonal workers use ...

 Why Probation Period Not Covered Under Law: Minister Usamate Clarifies
NATION

 Why Probation Period Not Covered Under Law: Minister Usamate Clarifies

    The Ministry of Employment, Pro­ductivity and Industrial Relations has clarified that the probation o...

Views, Feedback Important To Improve Services At Centre
NATION

Views, Feedback Important To Improve Services At Centre

  Stakeholders play an important role when it comes to the work being done by the National Employment Centre. M...

Ministry Bags $600k Plus from Employers
NATION

Ministry Bags $600k Plus from Employers

The Ministry of Labour has recovered more than $600, 000 so far from employers this year who had failed to pay their...

‘Excessive’ Leave Payout Queried
NEWS

‘Excessive’ Leave Payout Queried

“Excessive” annual leave payout to staff of the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations wa...

82 Seasonal Workers To Leave For New Zealand
NATION

82 Seasonal Workers To Leave For New Zealand

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations will be sending to New Zealand the largest single ...

Employer Confirms Report Given to Ministry of Labour
NATION

Employer Confirms Report Given to Ministry of Labour

It is a mandatory in Fiji if any employee had an accident or death while working, the employer has to report to us, ...

Workers Lodge Claims As Security  Firms Come Under The Spotlight
NEWS

Workers Lodge Claims As Security Firms Come Under The Spotlight

More than $5 million worth of claims have been reported against security companies. This was confirmed by the Minist...

Asbestos Removal Continues To Be Monitored
NEWS

Asbestos Removal Continues To Be Monitored

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations will continue to monitor areas where asbestos has ...

National Minimum Wage: Increase Of New Rates Fulfilled By Government: Usamate
NEWS

National Minimum Wage: Increase Of New Rates Fulfilled By Government: Usamate

Government will begin the implementation and enforcement of the new minimum wages rates both for the formal and info...

Ministry of Employment, Productivity and International Relations Launches Corporate Plan and Logo
NEWS

Ministry of Employment, Productivity and International Relations Launches Corporate Plan and Logo

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and International Relations yesterday launched their Annual Corporate Plan ...

Govt Repatriates Body of Fijian Worker
NATION

Govt Repatriates Body of Fijian Worker

The Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations has repatriated the body of a Fijian fisher who di...

Ministry Updates on Taxi Body Inquiry
NATION

Ministry Updates on Taxi Body Inquiry

In May this year, the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Permanent Secretary who is also ...

Cadet Crew Member Dies After Ship Mishap
NATION

Cadet Crew Member Dies After Ship Mishap

  A cadet ship crew member died yesterday at the Labasa Hospital from the injuries he sustained following an in...

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