By SILUMESI MALUMOTHE Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) has insisted that the draconian Employment Act must be suspended because it will harm many employers.And Labour and Social Security Minister, Joyce Nonde-Simukoko has clarified that while the Employment Act may not be suspended, there is need to review proposals in the act and come with mitigation actions which will make businesses to remain viable.Ms Nonde-Simukoko said there was need to come up with proposals that would protect workers and at the same time ensure that business operations were not made worse off.And acting ZFE president Myra Sakala said most employers were facing financial stress hence the call to halt the implementation until when business thrives.And Ms Nonde-Simukoko said yesterday during the tripartite consultative labour council meeting in Lusaka, it was important to come up with appropriate interventions that would achieve inclusive growth and development.However, Ms Nonde-Simukoko said the government would not entertain calls by some stakeholders […]
Employers insist on suspension of new Employment Act
