New govt bill proposes exempting MSMEs from quota fee

1 week ago

The government has submitted a new amendment to the Employment Act, designed to create a policy that allows Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) exemption from paying quota fees for recruiting expatriate workers. The bill, sponsored by Madaveli MP Mohamed Shameez, had its first reading held at the Parliament on Tuesday. It adds a provision that empowers the cabinet to exempt employers