PLATINUM COURIER SERVICES FINED K40,000 FOR LABOUR LAW BREACHES

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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has imposed a K40,000 penalty on Platinum Courier Services in Kabwe for failing to issue contracts of employment and operating without essential workplace policies, in violation of the Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019.

The enforcement action follows routine inspections aimed at promoting compliance with labour standards, particularly in the private sector.

The Ministry cited the company’s failure to provide: Written employment contracts for staff, Grievance procedures and codes of conduct and Health and wellness policies, as required under Section 95(1) of the Act

Under Section 133 and 135 of the Employment Code, employers found in breach may face administrative sanctions, including financial penalties, business suspension, or formal reprimands.

With Minister Brenda Mwika Tambatamba’s recent parliamentary statements emphasizing zero tolerance for unfair labour practices and the Ministry’s commitment to industrial harmony and decent work.