January 2024 – SHC Regulatory Bulletin – Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Act mandates the safety standards, measures, non-compliance and compensation framework for employers to implement.
Employment
January 2024 – SHC Regulatory Bulletin – Industrial Relations Act
The Act address the mechanisms on resolving disputes between the employees and employers and provides the framework for registration of unions.
November 2021 – Minimum Wage
The Minister of Economic Development has via an order issued on 8th November 2021 introduced the rules on minimum wage implementation in the Maldives.
This bulletin provides a snapshot overview of the minimum wage rules applicable pursuant to the Minimum Wage Order.
October 2020 – Amendments to the Employment Act
The Maldives Government has ratified the Sixth Amendment to the Employment Act 2008 in September 2020, proposing sweeping changes to several key provisions of the Employment Act.
This bulletin highlights and summarises the salient provisions of the Sixth Amendment.
October 2020 – COVID-19 Special Measures Act
The Government of the Republic of Maldives has ratified the ‘COVID-19 Special Measures Act’ (the “Act”) on 22nd September 2020, containing special measures to, inter alia, provide assistance and protections for individuals, families and businesses during this state of public health emergency due to COVID-19.
This bulletin highlights and summarises the salient provisions of the Act related to employment matters.
March 2020 – Guide on Employment Issues
This memorandum provides an insight for businesses on employment austerity measures and redundancies to develop an effective crisis management plan.