Rokiah Mahmud
The Employees Trust Fund (TAP) inspectors found 12 local employees in the Brunei-Muara District who have not registered with TAP and Supplemental Contributory Pension (SCP) schemes.
Some 72 business premises in Kampong Bengkurong were inspected by TAP officers.
Employers who failed to present documents were instructed to be present at the TAP office for further action.
TAP reminded employers of the responsibility to register and make contributions for employees who are eligible for the TAP and SCP schemes. It is mandatory for employees who are citizens and permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam to be registered and contribute to TAP and SCP schemes.
This includes part-time workers, contract workers, daily-paid workers, workers on probation who receive payments such as salaries, commissions or work allowances, or any worker who receives salaries or wages under Section 26 of the Employee Trust Act.
The failure to pay the contribution within the prescribed time is an offence and if found guilty, an employer will be fined not more than BND3,000 for the first offence and no more than BND10,000 for subsequent offences.
