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NewsExpat workers mandated to deposit salaries into bank account
The Maldives Home Ministry now mandates that all expatriate salaries and benefits be deposited directly into local bank accounts. Employers who continue paying in cash face penalties, including fines and blacklisting. This regulation aims to formalize payments and ensure compliance with the country's updated employment framework.
NewsTribunal overturns hospital action against staff member
The Employment Tribunal overturned a hospital's disciplinary action against a staff member who advocated for workers' rights in a Viber group. The ruling found the penalty violated the Employment Act and suppressed unionization efforts. This decision reinforces the legal protection of healthcare workers to organize and seek workplace reforms.