August 3, 2025
Mastering the Workers’ Rights Act: Empowering Compliance in the Mauritian Workplace. Navigate employment law with confidence and create a legally sound workplace that protects both business and employee interests..
The Workers’ Rights Act 2019 represents a landmark legislative framework that transformed employment regulation in Mauritius. This comprehensive training course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the Act’s provisions, amendments, and practical applications in the workplace.
The course covers the Act’s key components including employment contracts, remuneration standards, working hours, leave entitlements, discrimination protections, termination procedures, redundancy protocols, the Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund (PRGF), and recent amendments through subsequent Finance Acts. Participants will gain practical knowledge on compliance requirements, employer obligations, worker rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
This course ensures participants are equipped with the most current legal knowledge to navigate Mauritius’ evolving employment landscape.
✅ Human Resources Professionals – HR Managers, HR Officers, HR Coordinators, Recruitment Specialists
✅ Business Owners & Entrepreneurs – SME owners, company directors, business proprietors
✅ Legal & Compliance Officers – In-house legal counsel, compliance managers, corporate affairs officers
✅ Senior Management – CEOs, COOs, Operations Managers, Department Heads
✅ Supervisors & Team Leaders – First-line managers, team coordinators, shift supervisors
✅ Accountants & Payroll Administrators – Finance officers handling remuneration and benefits
✅ Trade Union Representatives – Union officials, employee representatives, negotiators
✅ Labour Consultants & Advisors – Employment law practitioners, labour relations consultants
✅ Administrative Managers – Office managers, administrative coordinators
✅ New Entrants to HR/Management – Individuals transitioning into HR or management roles
This course is ideal for:
✅ MQA Approved, HRDC Refundable
✅ Legal Compliance & Risk Mitigation – Ensure full compliance with the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 and avoid costly penalties for non-compliance), and litigation from employment disputes
✅ Enhanced Reputation & Attractiveness – Demonstrate commitment to workers’ rights protection, improving organizational reputation and making your company more attractive for offshoring and business process outsourcing opportunities
✅ Reduced Industrial Relations Conflicts – Minimize workplace disputes, grievances, and strikes through proper understanding and implementation of employment regulations, fostering peaceful industrial relations
✅ Efficient HR Management – Streamline HR processes including contract management, payroll administration, leave management, and termination procedures through proper knowledge of statutory requirements
✅ Competitive Advantage in Talent Acquisition – Better understanding of provisions like the Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund helps create competitive employment packages that attract and retain quality talent
✅ Cost-Effective Workforce Management – Properly manage overtime calculations, shift work arrangements, and remuneration structures to optimize labour costs while remaining compliant
✅ Protection from Joint Liability Claims – Understand obligations regarding job contractors, labour contractors, and migrant workers to avoid joint and several liability for remuneration and workplace safety
✅ Strategic Redundancy Planning – Navigate workforce reduction and restructuring processes legally through proper Redundancy Board procedures, avoiding unlawful termination claims
✅ Updated Knowledge of Amendments – Stay current with 2024 amendments including right to disconnect, extended parental leave, childcare facility obligations, and extreme weather conditions provisions
✅ Improved Employee Relations – Build trust and engagement by demonstrating fair treatment and understanding of workers’ statutory rights and entitlements
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Comprehensive Coverage – Master the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 including preliminary provisions, discrimination measures, employment contracts, working hours, remuneration, leave entitlements, termination procedures, and enforcement mechanisms
✅ Current & Up-to-Date Content – Learn about recent amendments
✅ Practical Application Focus – Understand real-world implementation through case studies, employment agreement templates, payslip requirements, notice period calculations, and disciplinary procedures
✅ Dual Perspective Learning – Gain insights from both employer and employee perspectives, understanding rights, obligations, and responsibilities of all parties
✅ Regulatory Framework Understanding – Navigate the relationship between the Workers’ Rights Act and complementary legislation including Employment Relations Act, Remuneration Regulations, and industry-specific wage orders
✅ Critical Compliance Areas – Master essential compliance
✅ Dispute Resolution Knowledge – Learn proper procedures for handling employment disputes, disciplinary committees
✅ Documentation & Record-Keeping – Learn statutory requirements for employment contracts, payslips, notice of termination, NPF registration, and Ministry notifications
St George Street, Port Louis, Mauritius
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