Of Leave Days, Expressly Sick Leave
Monday, August 31, 2020
You know that we currently have a paid leave ceiling of 20 days a year, so I was just wondering as I often do about the statutory provisions, whether it was time to reflect on the Employment Act and see whether we could adjust certain provisions to bring them into alignment with prevailing employment practices.
Well, with this pandemic, it struck me again as it often does, that 20 days of sick leave are not necessarily enough.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...