By Foday Moriba Conteh
Against the backdrop of ensuring labor law compliance, the Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, met with the Sierra Leone Guild of Newspaper Editors on Thursday, July 18, 2024, to discuss the implementation of the Employment Act 2023.
The Minister underscored the pivotal role journalists play as agenda setters in society. He emphasized their responsibility to inform and educate the public about labor laws, particularly concerning NASSIT contributions and to ensure compliance. “As you play your role, ensure that you are also compliant,” he admonished the media heads.
Highlighting the necessity for media alignment with these regulations, Minister Mohamed Swaray added, “Non-compliance will no longer be tolerated.” He called on the media to take its role seriously, stating, “Let’s do this for our people.” The Minister stressed that strict adherence to the new labor laws is essential for the well-being of workers and the overall progress of the nation.
The Director of Employment and Labour, Judah Bockarie, complemented the discussion with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the basic employment obligations under the new Act.
This engagement aimed to foster a collaborative effort between the Ministry and the media, ensuring that labor laws are effectively communicated and enforced, thereby promoting a fair and just working environment across Sierra Leone.
