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Flexi-week legislation vital in safeguarding workers’ rights, says minister

As cultural and religious diversity flourishes in Jamaica, the need for workplaces to adapt and support the rights of all employees has never been more crucial, noted Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr.

The Gleaner |

As cultural and religious diversity flourishes in Jamaica, the need for workplaces to adapt and support the rights of all employees has never been more crucial, noted Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr.

 

Beginning with a visionary push for labour market reforms in 1996, Jamaica’s journey towards flexi-work has been paved with collaboration and thoughtful consideration.

 

The Labour Market Reform Committee, led by Professor George Eaton, recognised that flexibility was not merely a concept but an essential strategy for competitiveness in a global economy.

 

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