Labor Rules, Offenses, & Infractions

National Fisheries and Aquaculture Law 2019

Does the law/regulation require foreign vessels to employ national labor?

Article 10.5
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1. Where commercial employment is foreseen in relation to the activity for which the licence or authorization is sought, it shall be a condition of the licence or authorization that citizens of Liberia possessing the necessary qualifications and experience shall be given preference for employment, and such employment shall be in accordance with the national labour laws.

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