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The Division advises government on policy matters relating to industrial relations in general; occupational safety and health in particular; and requirements of the Shops Ordinance 1961. It advises employers and workers on their rights and obligations under the Labour & Employment Act 1972, Labour and Regulations 1973, and Occupational Safety and Health Act 2002.

The Division carries out routine inspections of workplaces to ensure full compliance with requirements of above legislations. Maintain records of all grievances lodged with the Ministry both in industrial relations and OSH as an important indicator in the review of relevant legislation and policy.

Our other important role is providing recommendations to Immigration for issuance or non-approval of work permits.

• Advises Cabinet through the Minister of MCIL on policy matters pertaining to industrial relations and occupational safety and health, and on the requirements of the Shops Ordinance Act 1961
• Provides advice to employers and workers on their rights and obligations under the Labour & Employment Act 1972,
  Labour & Employment Regulations 1973, and the  Occupational Safety and Health Act 2002
• Advises shop owners, the business community, shop employees, and the general public on the requirements of the
  Shops Ordinance Act 1961
• Consults with other government and non government organizations on industrial relations and OSH matters
• Advises Employers on requirements of the Immigration Act 2004 relating to lodging of applications for employment of non-citizen workers

REGULATORY FUNCTIONS:

• Carries out routine inspections of workplaces in the private sector to ensure full compliance with requirements of the afore-mentioned labour laws
• Investigates grievances and complaints lodged with the Ministry and allegations of breaches of the afore-mentioned labour laws
• Investigates work-related accidents
• Engages in grievance settlement either through mediation, conciliation, and/or arbitration as per the requirements of the labour laws
• Effects court action where necessary
• Assessment of applications of non citizens workers in line with stipulated requirements of the Immigration Act 2004
• Investigates for confirmation of information given by non-citizen applications
• Provide recommendations to Immigration for issue of work permits or for non approval of an application

• Maintaining records of all grievances lodged with the Ministry both in industrial relations and OSH as an important indicator in the review of relevant legislation and policy
• Regular record of all non citizen applications lodged with the Ministry
• Constant upgrading of skills of staff to ensure efficiency and a high standard of professionalism
• Monitors general compliance of Samoa with International Labour Organistaion (ILO) Conventions and Recommendations