9 hours ago
Labour Department uncovers violations in Kampong Tagap, Brunei
Labour enforcement officers during the inspection. - Photo: LED
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Labour Enforcement Division under the Labour Department has uncovered several employment violations during Operasi Waspada 117/2025 conducted in Kampong Tagap on Monday (June 16).
The operation was aimed at enforcing compliance with the Employment Order, Chapter 278, and ensuring employers uphold their responsibilities towards their workers.
During inspections of workers' accommodation, authorities identified six violations under the Employment Order, including: Failure to provide weekly rest days (Section 63); Requiring employees to work on rest days (Section 64); Failure to grant paid annual leave (Section 71); And inadequate and unhygienic worker accommodations (Section 80).
Additionally, two offences were recorded under Section 112(2) for breaching the conditions of the Foreign Worker Licence.
Foreign workers employed under construction roles were found performing tasks outside their approved scope, such as tending to livestock including goats, chickens, and ducks.
The activities were also not aligned with the company's licensed construction operations, which were instead being used for animal farming and distribution.
Further investigations are underway. If found guilty, the employer may be fined up to BND1,000 per offence. Failure to pay compound fines may result in court proceedings.
The Labour Department reminds all employers to remain vigilant in safeguarding workers' welfare in accordance with the Employment Order, including providing at least one rest day per week, paid annual leave, and clean accommodation.
Employees must also only perform work aligned with their approved job titles, and businesses must strictly adhere to their licensed activities. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
