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Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has intensified enforcement of labour laws following an inspection of factories and trading companies along the Masiaka–Waterloo Highway, where officials uncovered work permit and workplace safety violations.
The inspection, conducted on June 22, 2026, was led by the Commissioner of Labour and Employment together with senior ministry officials as part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Work Permit Act, 2023, and other labour regulations.
During the exercise, the team visited Brama GQ Trading Limited, where officials discovered that some foreign employees were working without valid work permits. The Commissioner subsequently issued a warning to the company and granted a seven-day ultimatum for the affected workers to regularize their status in accordance with the provisions of the Work Permit Act.
The Ministry warned that failure to comply within the stipulated period could result in the suspension of the company’s operations and the imposition of other sanctions provided for under the law.
The inspection team also carried out spot checks at Roklyn and Co. and Shop Slipper Manufacturing factories, where officials identified several irregularities relating to occupational health and safety standards.
As a result, the Commissioner directed that an Improvement Notice be issued to one of the factories, requiring management to implement immediate corrective measures aimed at providing a safer and healthier working environment for employees.
Speaking during the inspection, the Commissioner emphasized that compliance with Sierra Leone’s work permit regulations remains mandatory and forms a key component of government efforts to regulate the employment of foreign nationals while safeguarding opportunities for the local workforce.
He urged employers engaging foreign workers to ensure that all necessary permits are obtained and renewed in accordance with the law.
The Ministry stated that the inspection forms part of broader efforts to promote decent work standards, strengthen workplace safety, and ensure full compliance with employment regulations across the country.
It further warned employers and business establishments that stricter enforcement measures would be undertaken nationwide to ensure compliance with the Work Permit Act, 2023.
According to the Ministry, employers found engaging foreign nationals without valid work permits risk facing fines, administrative sanctions, suspension of operations, and other penalties prescribed by law.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all foreign workers employed in Sierra Leone are properly documented and lawfully engaged while promoting safe and decent working conditions for all employees.
