(Bandar Seri Begawan, 26th) The Enforcement Unit of the Labour Department carried out an operation, "Operasi Usai 152/2026," on the 15th of this month in the Sengkurong area, uncovering five employment-related legal violations to ensure employers comply with Chapter 278 of the Employment Order.
During an inspection of a furniture retail business, officers discovered that the company was suspected of multiple violations of the Employment Order in its employment of both local and foreign workers.
These included an alleged violation of Section 12, setting terms in the service contract that contravene the law, such as not allowing employees to enjoy some public holidays gazetted by the authorities.
Other suspected offenses include violation of Section 44, illegally deducting employees' wages; violation of Section 64, requiring employees to work on public holidays; violation of Section 70, failing to grant leave on gazetted public holidays; and violation of Section 71, failing to provide paid annual leave.
The Labour Department stated that the case is still under investigation. If found guilty, the employer may face a maximum compound fine of $1,000 for each offense; if the fine is not paid, the case will be brought to court.
The Labour Department reminds all employers to remain attentive to and safeguard employee welfare, while strictly complying with the relevant provisions of Chapter 278 of the Employment Order.
Members of the public who wish to know more details may contact the Labour Department at 2381848 during office hours, and 7298989 outside office hours.
These included an alleged violation of Section 12, setting terms in the service contract that contravene the law, such as not allowing employees to enjoy some public holidays gazetted by the authorities.
Other suspected offenses include violation of Section 44, illegally deducting employees' wages; violation of Section 64, requiring employees to work on public holidays; violation of Section 70, failing to grant leave on gazetted public holidays; and violation of Section 71, failing to provide paid annual leave.
The Labour Department stated that the case is still under investigation. If found guilty, the employer may face a maximum compound fine of $1,000 for each offense; if the fine is not paid, the case will be brought to court.
The Labour Department reminds all employers to remain attentive to and safeguard employee welfare, while strictly complying with the relevant provisions of Chapter 278 of the Employment Order.
Members of the public who wish to know more details may contact the Labour Department at 2381848 during office hours, and 7298989 outside office hours.