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What employers can expect from the labour inspector

The labour inspectorate does not require a warrant or any notice to enter a workplace

19 Feb 2025 1 min read Article

The department of employment and labour (DEL) recently intensified its compliance inspection raids, particularly within the hospitality sector, in a bid to clamp down on contraventions of the Immigration Act.

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