New Directive on the Managment of Employment during this COVID19 Period
Employment of Unvaccinated employees;
Its has come to the attention of our office that some employers are planning to terminate the Employment of their employees on the basis that these employees are not vaccinated
As a result, the Department of Labour whishes to bring this Directive to the attention of all employees working in our domestic market
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Welcome to the Vanuatu Department of Labour and Employment Services website. We strive to make Vanuatu a safe and healthy place to live and work. Through its various units, the Labour Department attempts to reach out its services in addressing the livelihood of all citizens of the country, from remote settlements to urban areas, their safety in workplace, working wages and occupational health and safety practices for workers who are engaged in any form of employment.
The prime functions of the Department of Labour and Employment Services include a wide range of activities including:
We hope that you will find the resources that you need on our website. In addition to labour rules and regulations, the department offers a variety of free information on Employment Service Vanuatu (ESV), Health and Safety, Industrial Relations and Labour Work Permit. Take a few minutes to see if some of our services might benefit you.
The Commissioner has broad regulatory and enforcement powers including all labour officers to carry out the department's duties and responsibilities as stipulated under the Employment Act. Thanks again for visiting the Vanuatu Department of Labour and Employment Services.
Contact the Department on the following as below;
PORT VILA OFFICE
Private Mail Bag 9022
- Employment Service Unit @ +678 33135
- Administration @ +678 33130
SANTO OFFICE
P.O.Box 03
-Administration @ +678 33740
The Government is busy working on the implementation of the economic and financial stimulus package now. The aim is to make this available quickly and for it to be as simple and automated as is possible. VCCI is working to support this task on matters for businesses and employees and will be communicating on how this will be implemented in the coming days. We ask you to please be patient. Meanwhile we suggest you keep your records up to date and keep receipts for payments, payroll and VNPF etc.
NOTICE! 2020 SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT LICENSE APPLICATION EXTENSION
The Government is busy working on the implementation of the economic and financial stimulus package now. The aim is to make this available quickly and for it to be as simple and automated as is possible. VCCI is working to support this task on matters for businesses and employees and will be communicating on how this will be implemented in the coming days. We ask you to please be patient. Meanwhile we suggest you keep your records up to date and keep receipts for payments, payroll and VNPF etc.
