GOV’T SECURES JOBLESSNESS PACKAGES FOR TRUSSED TIMBER WORKERS

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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has stepped in to protect workers at Trussed Timber Investments Limited, enforcing payment of redundancy packages worth K163,639 to 24 employees after the company abruptly announced plans to relocate its operations to Eastern Province within three days.

In a statement by Ministry of Labour and Social Security Principal Public Relations Officer Mwaka Ndawa said Upon receiving the relocation notice, employees sought the Ministry’s intervention to secure their exit payouts.

She underscored that the timber processing company was guided on the redundancy process in line with the Employment Code Act, ensuring workers’ rights and entitlements were safeguarded.

Ms Ndawa highlighted that as a result, the company was directed to immediately settle all lawful dues owed to the affected employees. Payments included In lieu of notice December salaries, Gratuity and Accrued leave days

“This brought the matter to a yielding and orderly conclusion, preventing workers from being disadvantaged by the short relocation notice.” She said.

She concluded by urging employers to engage the Labour Commissioner’s office in good time when contemplating operational changes, to ensure lawful processes are followed and workers’ welfare is protected.