CABINET has approved a policy for the next 10 years aimed at guiding the development of the country’s labour industry. According to Labour and Industrial Relations Minister Tomait Kapili, the National Employment Policy (2021-31) will allow for the implementation of initiatives and actions to protect workers and address their issues. Some policy outcomes include the elimination of child labour, recognition of the rights of people with special needs in terms of employment and working conditions, as well as welfare and job security.
Kapili also said the Coronavirus pandemic had tested the ministry and the policy was developed to address disparities and to grow the country’s employment sector. He noted that the country faced a lot of demographic and employment challenges, compounded by the demands of rapid change and adaption for survival.
He said these challenges were rooted in various factors such as economic growth, development policies and their impacts especially those of technological advancement and effect of climate change.
Source & Credit: https://www.thenational.com.pg/labour-laws-to-protect-workers March 25, 2022 Issue.