(Bandar Seri Begawan, 14th) The Ministry of Labour's enforcement department conducted an enforcement operation targeting car repair shops in Kampong Pengkalan Batu and discovered multiple violations of labour laws.
The Ministry of Labour stated that during the operation, six violations were found, including illegal wage deductions not permitted by law (Article 44) and failure to provide sick leave with a doctor's certificate (Article 72).
Two employers were also charged with violating Article 112(1) for employing foreign workers without holding a valid license issued by the Labour Commissioner. The foreign workers involved were sponsored by another company, and their foreign worker licenses had expired.
Additionally, there were two violations of Article 112(2), involving foreign workers breaching the conditions of their licenses. In one case, a worker originally employed as a tailor was found working as a car repairman, which did not match the approved position. The employer also failed to provide employment opportunities for the workers they sponsored.
The Ministry of Labour stated that further investigations are currently underway. If found guilty, the employers could face a maximum fine of $1000 for each violation. Failure to pay the fines may result in prosecution.
In light of the investigation results, the Ministry of Labour reminds all employers to uphold worker welfare and comply with labour regulations, including avoiding illegal wage deductions; providing effective sick leave; ensuring foreign workers are employed with valid licenses; renewing licenses before they expire; assigning work according to approved job responsibilities; and fulfilling the obligation to provide jobs for sponsored employees.
The Ministry of Labour stated that during the operation, six violations were found, including illegal wage deductions not permitted by law (Article 44) and failure to provide sick leave with a doctor's certificate (Article 72).
Two employers were also charged with violating Article 112(1) for employing foreign workers without holding a valid license issued by the Labour Commissioner. The foreign workers involved were sponsored by another company, and their foreign worker licenses had expired.
Additionally, there were two violations of Article 112(2), involving foreign workers breaching the conditions of their licenses. In one case, a worker originally employed as a tailor was found working as a car repairman, which did not match the approved position. The employer also failed to provide employment opportunities for the workers they sponsored.
The Ministry of Labour stated that further investigations are currently underway. If found guilty, the employers could face a maximum fine of $1000 for each violation. Failure to pay the fines may result in prosecution.
In light of the investigation results, the Ministry of Labour reminds all employers to uphold worker welfare and comply with labour regulations, including avoiding illegal wage deductions; providing effective sick leave; ensuring foreign workers are employed with valid licenses; renewing licenses before they expire; assigning work according to approved job responsibilities; and fulfilling the obligation to provide jobs for sponsored employees.