The Sierra Leone Labour Congress has warned that many employers nationwide are failing to implement the newly approved minimum wage of Le1,200, which took effect on 1 April 2026, with a significant number...
Sierra Leone Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has called for deliberate policy action to ensure that Sierra Leone’s transition into the digital economy creates inclusive and decent work opportunities,...
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security will host the National Labour Conference and Social Dialogue 2026 from 30 April to 1 May 2026 at the Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown. The theme...
Foreign nationals working in Sierra Leone without proper legal authorization—and the businesses that hire them—will now face a strict $5,000 fine, the government announced over the weekend. The...
The Government of Sierra Leone has commenced nationwide enforcement of mandatory registration requirements for all foreign nationals residing and working within the country, as part of efforts to strengthen...
In a bid to defuse an escalating industrial dispute and improve working conditions at Sierra Tropical Limited, the Minister...
The Government of Sierra Leone has commenced full enforcement of biometric residence and work permits as the only legally recognized documents for non-nationals in the country, effective April 1, 2026. The...
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has engaged leading Overseas private Employment Agencies in a high-level consultative meeting aimed at assessing the safety and welfare of Sierra...
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has successfully intervened in a labour dispute between the Sierra Leone Industrial Fishing Companies Association and the Sierra Leone Fishermen’s...
The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security, through the Commissioner of Labour, Sinneh Bockarie, has intervened in allegations of unpaid salaries involving Angel Security and Logistics. The...
