Submit Annual Census Or Face Fine, Labour Dept Warns
By Sonia K

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Labour Department will take legal action against employers who fail to submit their annual census forms by February 28, 2005.

Those who fail to do so will face a fine of $2,500 and an imprisonment term of six months if found guilty. in the event of a continuing offence, a further fine of $50 shall be imposed per day.

The Labour Department through Research and Statistics Section has been conducting its annual census of employer and employees on wages, rate earnings and working hours for the year 2004.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the census applies to every employer, who is registered with the Labour Department, and those who have been given a license to employ foreign workers, except the government, and those who employ for the purpose of domestic helpers and personal services (amah).

The census is required as provided under section 3(1), Cap 99 of the Employment Information Act 1974.

For companies which have ceased operations or are inactive, they are exempted from furnishing the information, provided they have informed the department in writing.

In order to give employers more time to collect and submit the forms, the Labour Department reminded employers that they need to collect and submit forms to the Research and Statistics Section, 5th floor, Labour Department at Jalan Mentiri Besar or the nearest district branches during office hoursbefore or on February 28.

For enquiries, contact the Research and Statistics Section, Labour Department at 2383006 ext 5301, 5302, 5304 or 5305 or e-mail at lesenburuh@buruh.gov.bn -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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