A recent inspection found a number of labour offences committed by employers, according to the Labour Department.
An inspection at a hardware store in Gadong found an employer failing to provide written service contract, annual leave and first aid equipment at the activity premises.
Meanwhile, in an operation conducted in Kampong Pandan, Belait District found an employer violating the conditions of the foreign worker’s licence where they had a labourer working as a salesperson.
The Labour Department reminded employers to always monitor employee welfare affairs in accordance with the requirements of the Employment Order, 2009 such as providing written service contracts to be signed by employees and employers and ensuring that employees are given a copy of the contract, giving annual leave, and provide first aid equipment at the activity premises.
For more information, the public can contact the Labour Department at 2381848 (during working hours) or 7298989 (outside working hours). – Azlan Othman
