Foreign workers’ quarters under scrutiny

Azlan Othman

The enforcement officers from the Regulation Enforcement Division of the Labour Division carried out inspections on 119 overseas workers quarters of 89 firms from August 1-27.

The operation aimed to implement the foundations and rules of the Employment Order, 2009 and to make sure staff’ welfare is taken care of by the employers in accordance with the necessities of the International Staff Licence and Employment Order 2009, significantly in guaranteeing that their lodging are in good situation.

The operation additionally aimed to implement the regulation underneath the Employment Order 2009, significantly underneath Part 80 and Part 81, which states the employer’s obligations in offering staff with a clear, comfy and protected place to dwell, and the development and guaranteeing staff’ quarters adjust to the necessities of different written legal guidelines.

The inspection additionally aimed to make sure that the staff’ quarters are in accordance with the minimal requirements of the housing pointers issued by the Labour Division.

Two firms had been instructed to maneuver their staff to locations that meet the minimal requirements for residing quarters, particularly having the capability of rooms that may accommodate the variety of staff in authorised locations.

Employers failing to adjust to the necessities underneath Part 80 and Part 81 of the Employment Order 2009 might face a BND600 advantageous for the primary offence, BND900 for the second offence; whereas subsequent offences are topic to prosecution.

If convicted, violators can face a advantageous of not more than BND3,000, imprisonment of no multiple yr or each.