The Ministry of Human Resources, Employment and Labour has opened registration for workers' and employers' unions under the Industrial Relations Act, ratified in January. The Act sets rules for strikes, requiring a secret ballot majority vote and 48 hours' notice to employers, and mandates that collective bargaining negotiations begin within 30 days of a proposal.
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Unions failing to comply with this democratic requirement are subject to fines ranging from MVR 5,000 to MVR 50,000
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requires them to be notified 48 hours in advance of any planned industrial action
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requiring negotiations to commence within 30 days from the submission of a proposal
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This move follows the ratification of the legislation in January and marks a crucial step in redefining industrial relations in the country.
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