Employers opt for foreign workers to fill gap – Bernard

Foreign Worker Rights Breaches in Fiji: Why Cases Are Rising

In Fiji right now, the “surge” looks like a visibility spike: tighter scrutiny, more inspections, and more workers speaking up. FijiVillage reported that around 20 of the 740 businesses employing foreign workers have been linked to breaches of workers’ rights, sparking fresh debate about enforcement and employer accountability. The Pressure Points Driving More Breach Cases...

Employers opt for foreign workers to fill gap – Bernard

OUT of more than 700 businesses in Fiji employing foreign workers, only about 20 have been found breaching labour regulations. Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) chief executive officer Edward Bernard confirmed this saying the reliance on foreign workers, particularly from Bangladesh, had become both a labour and employment challenge for local businesses. “We’re not able to find the right people and the right number of people,” Mr Berna…