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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Employers in Papua New Guinea seek the Federation’s guidance on issues regarding Labour and Industrial Relations daily. Our advice and guidance is always in line with existing labour laws and other relevant legislations including international labour conventions and treaties. We have listed some of the most frequently asked questions and provided the relevant answers here.

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HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME

Can an employee be allowed to work 50-60 hours per fortnight as his or her normal working hours?

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Are employees working more than 84 hours in a fortnight entitled to overtime pay?

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Should employees working 12-hour shifts at 6 days a week (144 hours a fortnight) be paid at Normal Time without Overtime because it is in their contract?

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