The Minister for Employment, Immigration and Civil Status, Mrs Myriam Telemaque is heading a tripartite delegation from Seychelles at the 107th session of the International Labour Conference, organized by the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland from 28th May to 8th June 2018. At the Conference on Tuesday 5th June, Minister Telemaque delivered her speech and focused her interventions on…
Effective yesterday, May 15, maternity leave has increased from 14 to 16 weeks and paternity leave has doubled, from five to 10 days. This follows an announcement to that effect President Danny Faure made in his State-of-the-Nation address earlier this year. In a meeting with the press yesterday afternoon at her office at Independence House annex, the Minister for Employment,…
'Working hard today for a better future' Labour Day is a day of solidarity, to celebrate gains and achieve a future of work that provides decent and sustainable work opportunities for all. Employment, Immigration and Civil Status Minister Myriam Télémaque said this in her message to celebrate Labour Day tomorrow, May 1. The minister's message reads: "As we celebrate this…
"It is of utmost importance for employers to assess and manage all risks in their workplace that may have an impact on the health and safety of all workers". Employment, Immigration and Civil Status Minister Myriam Télémaque said this is her message to mark World Safety Day, today. The minister's message reads: "The World Day for Safety and Health at…
Since Monday afternoon a new hotline - 4303930 - is operational on a 24 hour basis for foreign workers themselves as well as members of the public to report cases of abuse, mistreatment of foreigners working in the country or any other unacceptable or suspicions behaviour on the part of employers. Employment, Immigration and Civil Status Minister Myriam Télémaque announced…
A task force has been set up to look into the living and working conditions of workers in Seychelles, including expatriates. The Ministry of Employment, Immigration & Civil Status has set up this task force in the wake of the recent incidents whereby foreign workers of a construction company were discovered living in deplorable conditions on Zone 20 at Providence.…
The Minister of Employment, Immigration and Civil Status, Mrs. Myriam Telemaque, has emphasized on the importance of effective communication in working organization as it provides employees with the opportunity to share ideas and discuss challenges that they face. The Minister was speaking after her visit at Skychef Servair, as part of her agenda to maintain a closer relationship with working…
Success stories of seven dedicated workers This is the sentiment echoed by seven devoted men and women who have come a long way in their chosen career in the tourism industry. They were part of the localisation plan that the Ministry of Employment, Immigration and Civil Status has in place with different workplaces employing foreign workers. The localisation plan is…
Employment, Immigration and Civil Status Myriam Telemaque led a delegation on a working visit to the Savoy Resort & Spa yesterday. The objective of the visit was to interact with staff, get to know their views, challenges as well as benefits being offered in their workplace. Secondly the visit was aimed at ensuring a better understanding of the on ground…
Minister Myriam Telemaque, Minister of Employment, Immigration and Civil Status joined Ministers of Employment and Labour Sector (ELS) and Social Partners for the South African Development Community (SADC) ELS meeting, held from 26th of February to the 2nd of March 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. The SADC being an inter-governmental organisation with the goal to further socio-economic cooperation and…
