Employment Relations Bill
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Fiji’s Proposed Employment Relations Bill Draws Fire Over Bribery Risk and Tough Probation Rules
– Legal experts warn a proposed Employment Relations Bill could create bribery incentives and expose employers to heavy penalties from day one, as civil penalties and criminal prosecutions could apply to the same breach. – Critics say tightening probation and enforcement powers may deter hiring and push up business costs unless stronger safeguards are added.…
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Fiji’s Employment Relations Bill Could Triple Employer Liability and Put Fines Under Ministry Control
An upcoming Fiji Employment Relations Bill could drastically change enforcement, potentially turning the Ministry of Employment into a revenue source and exposing employers to multiple penalties for a single breach. A senior lawyer warns the proposal goes beyond international practice by adding civil penalties alongside criminal offences, raising concerns about impartiality. The bill is set…