The Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security issued a notice on January 8, 2024, urging all employers across the country to promptly register or renew the registration of their workplaces.

The public advisory emphasizes the legal obligation placed on employers by Section 21 of the Employment Act No. 15 of 2023 to register their workplaces with the Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security.

The notice adds that owners or prospective owners of workplaces, including factories, are mandated to either register or renew the registration of their establishments.

In light of these requirements, all employers are strongly encouraged to fully cooperate with the ministry. The notice concludes with an invitation for further inquiries, directing individuals to contact the Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security at New England Ville, Freetown.