HRCM calls on employers to comply with Employment Act

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has called on all employers, including tourist resorts, to afford their employees the full enjoyment of their rights under the Employment Act 2008. In a statement issued on Sunday HRCM expressed that the necessary support and cooperation is got been afforded to enjoyment of human rights under Employment Act 2008 by concerned parties. The statement said that resort managements have told employees that they were not aware of the Employment Act which protects the rights of the workers and that it is not clear which government authority takes the responsibility for ensuring the rights of the workers. The HRCM statement expressed that while a law has been passed on the protection of the rights of the workers, it is incumbent on every element of the society to fully observe the law, including government authorities, private entities, as well as specific individuals. The statement also noted that it is the responsibility of the employers to ensure that their employees get the full enjoyment of human rights under 2008 Employment Act. The commission has called for a responsible monitoring system to monitor that resort management fully abides the Employment Act 2008 with any exceptions. President of Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM) Ahmed Easa speaking to Miadhu Daily expressed that most of the resort do not abide by the Employment Act although some resorts have begun following the law effective from 1 November 2008. He revealed that different resorts have different interpretation of the law. He said this is reflected in the break times, duty hours, and overtime provided. “The law is being acted up differently in different resorts; some resorts do not recognize food breaks as duty hours, some resorts consider food breaks as break time and exclude it from 9 hours duty time” Easa said. TEAM expressed that while the tourism industry is the country’s main economic lifeline, adequate attention is not given by the government and industry stakeholders to solve the matter. TEAM further expressed that issuing press statements and announcements cannot be considered as a solution and that if the law cannot be enforced there is no point in having a law. While some resorts workers have completed their protests and demonstrations to obtain their rights other resort workers have are getting ready to stage their protests. Labor Relations Authority on the 2 of this month has urged all industry stakeholders to fully comply with Maldives Employment Act. The first amendment to Maldives Employment Act was passed by the People’s Majlis on 30 October 2008.

Job Opportunity at Timber House Pvt Ltd

Job Opportunities

Timber House Pvt Ltd, the leading importer and supplier of timber and related products in the Maldives, is expending operations and seeks qualified and motivated personnel for its corporate headquarters.

Job Title: Receptionist (01)
Remuneration: Starting Mrf3,000.00 (Negotiable)

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (01)
Remuneration: Mrf4,000.00 (Negotiable)

Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Above remuneration can be negotiated based on qualification and experience of candidates

Interested candidates may apply in writing with copies of certificates, supporting documents, and copy of identity card to the following address on or before 10th November 2008.

Director- Operations
Timber House Pvt Ltd
3rd Floor, M.Honeydew
Izzudheen Magu
Male’ 20311
Tel: 3339116, 3339114

Career Opportunities at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu –Maldives

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Career Opportunities at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu –Maldives

Magical, intimate and an exclusive haven of serenity. The Coco Palm Resort & Spa is all this and more. Set on the private island of Dunikolhu in Baa Atoll Maldives, it is half an hour by sea plane from the airport. When you arrive, prepare to be enchanted. Acclaimed as the most beautiful of all islands in the region, the island is a sparkling gem. Caressed by sea breezes, it offers post card views of sandy white beaches fringed with swaying palms. A breathtaking lagoon astounds the eye while soothing the senses.

Description
A Tropical Magic that is certainly how we could describe Coco Palm Resort & Spa. Located on A Tropical Magic, That is certainly how best we could describe Coco Palm Resort & Spa. Located on Dunikolu Island, part of the Baa Atoll, Coco Palm Resort & Spa, is certainly the ultimate hideaway in the Maldives

To convert our ambitious desires for our future into growth, we need the support of the following strongly guest service oriented hotel professionals:

• Head Store Keeper
• Cost Controller
• Ayurvedic therapist
• Thai Chef De Partie

Successful applicants will receive an attractive remuneration package Please forward us your application with an updated CV, a copy of ID card / Passport / Passport Size Photo and a copy of academic certificates before 10th November 2008 addressed to:

hr@cocopalm.com.mv
Human Resource Department
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
Rep of Maldives
Tel+ 9606600011
Fax +9606600022