Resort owner pays fine and wage arrears to 51 employees after Government intervention
Source: minfo news
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Government through the Labour Ministry has recovered a total of $39,477.65 as arrears of wages for 51 workers of a prominent island resort.
Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations & Employment Jone Usamate highlighted that the employer came to a settlement after stringent measures were taken by the Ministry.
“The employer has agreed and has paid the settlement amount to the ministry for 51 workers and as a result, he was allowed to leave the country on February 25,” he said.
“On that agreement, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the employer of the prominent resort for forthcoming in prevailing social justice through the settlement of claims to its workers as per the requirements of our current labour laws.
“We are very mindful of the important role that investors and employers play, in providing meaningful employment for our people.
“Also in generating economic growth and at the same time we are always mindful that employees must be given their right dues.”
The Minister encouraged all employers to pay what is rightfully owed to the workers as they are the source of wealth in a workplace and also to ensure that good faith employment relations is maintained at all times.
He urged all employees to also give their very best for their employers so that their workplaces may be as productive as possible.
The Ministry is currently arranging for a date to present these cheques to the 51 workers of the prominent island resort.
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