(Bandar Seri Begawan, 10th) The Employee Trust Fund (TAP) and the Ministry of Labor jointly conducted an enforcement operation on May 28, during which they uncovered multiple violations related to employee welfare and statutory contributions while inspecting commercial establishments in Kuala Belait.
This operation aims to ensure businesses comply with the National Retirement Plan Act (Chapter 273) and the Employment Act (Chapter 278).
During the inspection of 33 commercial establishments, TAP enforcement officers discovered five local employees who were not registered or had not contributed to the National Retirement Plan (SPK).
TAP reminds employers that regardless of the employment status of their employees (temporary, contract, daily wage, or probationary), they are obliged to register and contribute for eligible employees, including Brunei citizens and permanent residents.
According to Article 35(1) of the National Retirement Plan Act, non-compliant employers may face a fine of up to 300 BND for the first offense and up to 10,000 BND for subsequent offenses.
TAP emphasizes that registration and contribution payments can be conveniently conducted through the e-Amanah portal at www.tap.com.bn.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor's enforcement department in Kuala Belait inspected three business locations and recorded multiple violations of the Employment Act.
The first inspection was at a restaurant, uncovering two violations: requiring employees to work on rest days (a violation of Article 64) and failing to provide first aid equipment (a violation of Article 82).
The second inspection involved a veterinary services agency, where unauthorized deductions from employees' wages were found under Article 44, and failure to provide first aid equipment under Article 82.
The third inspection was at a home goods retail store, which was also found to have violated Article 82 by not providing first aid equipment.
The Ministry of Labor reminds employers to prioritize employee welfare and comply with the provisions of the Employment Act, including timely payment of wages, providing leave on public holidays, honoring approved sick leaves, approving annual leave, and bearing repatriation costs for employees who have completed their service contracts.
This operation aims to ensure businesses comply with the National Retirement Plan Act (Chapter 273) and the Employment Act (Chapter 278).
During the inspection of 33 commercial establishments, TAP enforcement officers discovered five local employees who were not registered or had not contributed to the National Retirement Plan (SPK).
TAP reminds employers that regardless of the employment status of their employees (temporary, contract, daily wage, or probationary), they are obliged to register and contribute for eligible employees, including Brunei citizens and permanent residents.
According to Article 35(1) of the National Retirement Plan Act, non-compliant employers may face a fine of up to 300 BND for the first offense and up to 10,000 BND for subsequent offenses.
TAP emphasizes that registration and contribution payments can be conveniently conducted through the e-Amanah portal at www.tap.com.bn.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor's enforcement department in Kuala Belait inspected three business locations and recorded multiple violations of the Employment Act.
The first inspection was at a restaurant, uncovering two violations: requiring employees to work on rest days (a violation of Article 64) and failing to provide first aid equipment (a violation of Article 82).
The second inspection involved a veterinary services agency, where unauthorized deductions from employees' wages were found under Article 44, and failure to provide first aid equipment under Article 82.
The third inspection was at a home goods retail store, which was also found to have violated Article 82 by not providing first aid equipment.
The Ministry of Labor reminds employers to prioritize employee welfare and comply with the provisions of the Employment Act, including timely payment of wages, providing leave on public holidays, honoring approved sick leaves, approving annual leave, and bearing repatriation costs for employees who have completed their service contracts.