Liberia: Public Pressure Forces Labour Ministry Into Work Permits Audit

Liberia: Public Pressure Forces Labour Ministry Into Work Permits Audit

Facing mounting pressure from the Liberian Senate and growing public concern, the Ministry of Labour has announced a comprehensive nationwide audit of all work permits issued to foreign nationals employed within Liberia.

US Department of Labor launches opinion letter program across five agencies to expand compliance assistance - Corruption By Cops

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of its opinion letter program. This expands the department’s longstanding commitment to providing meaningful compliance assistance that helps workers, employers and other stakeholders understand how federal labor laws apply in specific workplace situations.  The program spans five key enforcement agencies within the department:  The Wage and Hour Division will issue opinion le…

CSA and Labor Ministry to develop national job creation strategy - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia, June 2, 2025 – The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia, Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., has revealed that Liberia is entering a period of national renewal, with a strong focus on job creation and private sector development. According to Dr. Joekai, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued a clear directive to the CSA and the Ministry of Labor to jointly craft a comprehensive nationa…

Public Pressure Forces Labour MInistry into Work Permits Audit

The Ministry of Labour in Liberia faces pressure over work permits abuse, prompting a comprehensive audit to verify compliance, amid public outcry and Senate demands for transparency and accountability.