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flag 20 of 740 Fiji firms with foreign workers breached labor rules; most comply with strict hiring and pay laws.

flag About 20 of 740 Fiji businesses employing foreign workers have violated labor rights, officials say, with most employers complying. flag Hiring foreigners costs around $3,000 per worker due to fees, flights, and bonds, making it more expensive than local hires. flag The government requires employers to first advertise locally and prove no qualified locals are available. flag Minister Agni Deo Singh stressed equal pay for equal work, regardless of nationality, and confirmed ongoing inspections to enforce minimum wages and labor standards. flag The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation highlights a skills gap and challenges with local work quality, while launching a national survey to guide labor policy.

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