On Wednesday 3 th February 2021, the Minimum Wage Review Panel met for their initialmeeting to prepare for the annual compulsory review of the minimum wage rate. This year’sminimum wage review occurs in an uncertain economic environment, shaped by the globalCOVID19 pandemic and Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) variousresponse plans. Even though many…
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The Cook Islands implemented its first stand-alone Labour Force Survey (LFS) in 2019. The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Mac Mokoroa, hosted a special event to launch the Report, containing the results of the Labour Force Survey. He opened the launch by acknowledging the substantial support received by our regional partners, Pacific Community (SPC) and…
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During COVID 19, working conditions have changed for a lot of businesses and their employees. The Labour and Consumer Services issued a guideline back in March 2020 to assist workplaces on how to navigate the changes in good faith and by respecting the normal employment obligations and rights. As we enter the seventh month in…
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In April 2019, the Minimum Wage Review Panel officially ended with the presentation of the Panel’s list of recommendations to the Minister Mac Mokoroa and approval from Cabinet. After a series of constructive meetings between the Panel members throughout the month of January and February 2019, information was gathered and discussed in light of previous…
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The Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a contestable fund to assist the delivery of priority social services by Civil Society Organisations and is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Registered Civil Society Organisations are now invited to tender for Project Funding in the following priority areas: Gender Equality; Children & Youth; the Elderly; Disability;…
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Policies for the regulations available for consultation Do you care about workplace health and safety? Do you want to see better safety standards in the Cook Islands? Do you want a fair, efficient and sustainable workers’ compensation scheme? Do you want to join the collective discussion to shape reform? The Cook Islands National Reform on…
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COVID-19 has brought ongoing disruption to the workplace. All employers and employees should work together in good faith. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is issuing the following guidelines to assist employers and employees through this time. GENERAL INFORMATION The Employment Relations Act 2012 (ERA) still applies to the employer/employee relationship and an employer is still…
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Please get in contact with the employers as they are looking for employees now. If you need help applying please call free call our team on 08002937 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday Employer Position Number of Positions Requirements Hours Start Duration Te Marae Ora Specialised Cleaners – in the isolation ward at the hospital.…
DetailsExpressions of Interest – Technical Advisor (TA) to conduct the review of the Cook Islands National Youth Policy 2015-2020 The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for a short-term TA to review the Cook Islands National Youth Policy. We are looking for a consultant with: Experience in carrying out policy reviews – a proven consultancy…
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