Tag: minimum wage
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Fiji: Monday Sickness Dragging Productivity, Government Urges Employers to Curb Absenteeism and Boost Output
Chronic absenteeism, nicknamed “Monday sickness,” is back in the spotlight as Fiji’s minister urges employers and unions to tackle a pattern that hampers productivity. With talks… Read more
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FTUC urges Fiji to rethink its $5 minimum wage as fuel-price hike bites workers
Rising fuel costs push Fiji’s unions to press for a rethink of the minimum wage and wage orders, warning that even small increases could be crucial… Read more
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FTUC slams Fiji fuel-price hike, calls for FCCC transparency and living-wage increase
Fiji’s latest fuel price hike has sparked a sharp clash, with the FTUC warning the decision could hand windfall gains to suppliers while burdening low‑income workers.… Read more
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Fiji Opposition MP Usamate warns welfare must balance aid with work incentives amid rising use of foreign labour
Opposition MP Jone Usamate warns welfare must help the vulnerable without dampening work incentives as unemployment policy tightens. He flags growing use of foreign labour and… Read more