PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the honorable Omar Ottley has taken the pragmatic approach to allow the draft legislation Book 7, Title 10 of Civil Code regarding the abuse of short-term contracts, extended maternity, the introduction of paternity leave and various aspects of the law to go into effect as of October 1, 2022, while he works on necessary improvements to the said law.
Alluding to concerns expressed by some community members, Ottley said, "The law goes into effect from October 1, 2022, with no retroactive implications. However, the implications of the law will convene ...
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