Government Sets Phased Deadlines to End Foreign Worker Quotas in Reserved Jobs

The Maldives government has introduced phased deadlines to cancel foreign worker quotas in jobs reserved for Maldivians. New regulations from the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology outline occupations for which no new quotas will be issued and revoke existing quotas over two to five years. Certain roles, such as drivers, co-pilots, and cashiers, are immediately ineligible for quotas. The policy follows a cabinet decision on 24 December 2023. The regulations also impose a 40% Maldivian staff requirement on resorts, which has been poorly enforced.

The Maldives government has introduced phased deadlines to cancel foreign worker quotas in jobs reserved for Maldivians. New regulations from the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology outline occupations for which no new quotas will be issued and revoke existing quotas over two to five years. Certain roles, such as drivers, co-pilots, and cashiers, are immediately ineligible for quotas. The policy follows a cabinet decision on 24 December 2023. The regulations also impose a 40% Maldivian staff requirement on resorts, which has been poorly enforced.

The Maldives government has introduced phased deadlines to cancel foreign worker quotas in jobs reserved for Maldivians. New regulations from the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology outline occupations for which no new quotas will be issued and revoke existing quotas over two to five years. Certain roles, such as drivers, co-pilots, and cashiers, are immediately ineligible for quotas. The policy follows a cabinet decision on 24 December 2023. The regulations also impose a 40% Maldivian staff requirement on resorts, which has been poorly enforced.

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