Ministry of Labour – Windhoek Observer

12 Oct

B2Gold employees suspended for insubordination

ObserverNational NewsB2Gold employees suspended for insubordination, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Minister Utoni Nujoma, Ministry of Labour

Staff Writer The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation says the suspension of 200 workers at B2Gold came as a result of insubordination for refusing to carry out lawful instruction from their employer. Maria Hedimbi, the ministry spokesperson’s remarks follow a lengthy meeting held by Minister Utoni Nujoma with B2Gold management and Mineworkers Union of Namibia, in an effort to find an amicable solution amid a soaring relationship between the union and B2Gold as a result of the suspension last week. The bone of contention was mainly on the interpretation of the Continuous Operation permit, which had expired,…

Slashing salaries bears watching

ObserverNational NewsCovid-19, Ministry of Labour, salaries

The Ministry of Labour wasted time and energy last month making ridiculous noises about regulations to forbid employers from firing staff. Instead they should have gotten ahead of the curve and provided guidelines when employers slash salaries. Mass salary cuts from a wide range of businesses in all sectors are in the headlines. This is inevitable in these unprecedented, harsh and unclear business times due to the State of Emergency and its backlash. There could be thousands of bankruptcies and business reductions in the wake of this pandemic’s devastation. Hundreds of thousands of employees will be affected in some way.…

The Ministry of Labour has overstepped

ObserverUncategorisedMinistry of Labour, Namibia

…stop hurling threats and help find solutions instead Jackie Wilson Asheeke The Ministry of Labour has overstepped the line. In the middle of the worse crisis ever, they are throwing shade rather than finding options. There is no law of this land that forces a private company or individual to employ someone. There are laws about conditions of employment, minimum wages, and procedures to follow for termination. There is a labour court to challenge wrongful dismissal. There are civil courts to sue employers who do not pay wages earned or for unsafe working conditions. This is how it should be.…