The Ministry recently conducted inspections on the minimum terms and conditions of employment and occupational health and safety issues for the Grace Road Company (GRC) throughout Viti Levu.
The Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Honourable Agni Deo Singh highlighted that the inspection report revealed breaches under the Employment Relations Act 2007 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996.
Upon receiving the findings, he stated that the Ministry would conduct further investigations on the issues raised during inspections.
“The Fiji law applies equally to both local and migrant workers, and the Ministry is committed to ensuring that all employers adhere to the provisions of the employment law.”
The Employment Minister calls on GRC to comply with the provisions of the law and ensure that workers are remunerated with their rightful dues accordingly.