{"id":20199,"date":"2024-06-05T13:45:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=20199"},"modified":"2024-06-05T13:45:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:45:30","slug":"ministry-of-labour-launches-app-to-enhance-dispute-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/ministry-of-labour-launches-app-to-enhance-dispute-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Labour Launches App to Enhance Dispute Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>By Josiah Williams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Labour has announced the successful reduction of labour disputes and complaints across Guyana, a feat that will now be further bolstered by the launch of a new mobile application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Labour Advice&#8221; app aims to streamline the process of reporting and resolving labour issues, enhancing the Ministry&#8217;s ongoing efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the official launch ceremony for the Labour Market Information System, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton described the introduction of the app as a monumental step in their mission to provide relief to workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Josiah-Labour-App-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Hamilton highlighted the Ministry&#8217;s success in recovering over $150 million for employees from employers over the past four years, attributing this achievement to the diligent work of the Chief Labour Officer and his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Hamilton emphasized the importance of utilizing the Ministry&#8217;s services, noting that many complaints go unreported, leading to a perception that no action is being taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He urged citizens to make use of the new app to ensure their issues are documented and addressed promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Labour Officer Dhaneshwar Deonarine provided further insight into the Ministry&#8217;s progress, noting a significant decrease in labour complaints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Josiah-Labour-App-2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, there was a 14% reduction in complaints compared to 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trend has continued into 2024, with a 27% decline in complaints received from January to May compared to the same period in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Labour Advice&#8221; 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