(Bandar Seri Begawan, 13th) The Labour Department carried out an enforcement operation earlier this month at a welding workshop in Kampong Sungai Tilong, catching multiple violations of the Employment Order (Chapter 278).
This inspection, codenamed "Operasi Usai 02/2026", was conducted by the Labour Department’s enforcement unit on January 6, aiming to ensure employers comply with employment regulations.
Authorities identified the employer as allegedly committing three illegal acts. One violation was under Section 86, namely arranging for foreign workers to engage in activities and at locations not reported to or approved by the Labour Department. The other two violations were under Section 112(2), involving breach of conditions tied to foreign worker permits.
Investigations showed that these foreign workers were originally permitted to work in vehicle maintenance, but were instead assigned to a welding workshop, engaging in work that did not match their approved positions.
The Labour Department stated that investigations are still ongoing. If found guilty, the employer may face a fine of up to BND 1,000 for each offence. Should the fine not be paid, the case may be taken to court.
The Labour Department reminds employers to closely monitor the welfare and employment conditions of their employees in accordance with the Employment Order (Chapter 278), and to strictly comply with all provisions regarding foreign worker permits. The Labour Department also urges employers to ensure that staff duties match their approved job positions, and that business activities are strictly confined to the scope permitted by the Labour Department.
This inspection, codenamed "Operasi Usai 02/2026", was conducted by the Labour Department’s enforcement unit on January 6, aiming to ensure employers comply with employment regulations.
Authorities identified the employer as allegedly committing three illegal acts. One violation was under Section 86, namely arranging for foreign workers to engage in activities and at locations not reported to or approved by the Labour Department. The other two violations were under Section 112(2), involving breach of conditions tied to foreign worker permits.
Investigations showed that these foreign workers were originally permitted to work in vehicle maintenance, but were instead assigned to a welding workshop, engaging in work that did not match their approved positions.
The Labour Department stated that investigations are still ongoing. If found guilty, the employer may face a fine of up to BND 1,000 for each offence. Should the fine not be paid, the case may be taken to court.
The Labour Department reminds employers to closely monitor the welfare and employment conditions of their employees in accordance with the Employment Order (Chapter 278), and to strictly comply with all provisions regarding foreign worker permits. The Labour Department also urges employers to ensure that staff duties match their approved job positions, and that business activities are strictly confined to the scope permitted by the Labour Department.