The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has penalized New Century Diamond Hotel K120,000 for multiple violations of national labor laws following an inspection.
Authorities uncovered several contraventions during the visit, including failure to issue employees with valid written contracts, maintain oral contract records, keep a payroll, or provide pay slips.
The establishment was also found paying wages below the minimum set by Statutory Instrument No. 48 of 2023, making unauthorized deductions from sick employees despite certified medical excuses, and operating without workplace policies.
Additionally, despite employing over 25 workers, the hotel failed to register as an employer with the Labour Commissioner’s office under the Industrial and Labour Relations Act and operated without a qualified Human Resource Officer.
The ministry has ordered the hotel to settle the administrative penalty by Friday, September 25, 2026. Furthermore, management was instructed to implement corrective measures, which include issuing proper contracts, registering as an employer, hiring a qualified HR officer, and settling computed salary arrears and separation packages for affected workers.
