March 12, 2026
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Law Enforcement Division of the Labour Department conducted Operation Usai 44/2026 in Kampung Mata-Mata on March 2, 2026, aimed at enforcing compliance with the Employment Act, Chapter 278 among employers, according to a press statement from the department.
During inspections of stationery supply operations, four breaches of the Employment Act were identified, believed to have been committed by the employer. These include: Chapter 10 – Failure to provide written service contracts to employees; Chapter 39(2) – Failure to pay for overtime work; Chapter 82 – Failure to provide first aid equipment at the workplace; And Chapter 112(2) – Breach of foreign worker licensing conditions, with foreign workers performing duties outside their approved job scope; for instance, general labourers assigned administrative tasks.
Further investigations will be conducted for breaches under the Employment Act, Chapter 278. Employers found guilty may face a compound fine of up to BND1,000 per offence. Failure to pay the fine could result in prosecution in court.
The Labour Department reminds employers to continuously monitor employee welfare in line with the Employment Act. This includes providing written service contracts, paying overtime wages, maintaining first aid equipment at premises, and assigning foreign workers to roles in accordance with approved positions.