labour law
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FTUC challenges Apted on Fiji’s Employment Relations Amendment Bill, says reforms strengthen workers’ rights
Fiji’s labour reform debate intensifies as the FTUC accuses a business leader of fear-mongering over the Employment Relations Amendment Bill. A battle over workers’ rights and the bill’s aims signals a high-stakes policy showdown ahead of parliamentary consideration.
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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.…