Nepal's Labor Ministry Issues Stern Warning to Employers Over Minimum Wage Violations
Summary
Nepal's Ministry of Labor has issued a strict warning to employers, especially in hospitals and private schools, against violating minimum wage laws and withholding legal benefits from workers, including interns.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Labor has issued a warning to employers violating minimum wage and legal benefits regulations.
- Complaints have increased from healthcare interns and private school staff regarding unpaid minimum wages and benefits.
- According to the Labor Act, even trainees and interns must receive minimum wage and social security benefits.
- The Ministry warned that legal action will be pursued against establishments defying the law and urged voluntary compliance.
