 The States plans to bring in the minimum wage in April 2005 |
The organisation that helps solve work disputes in Jersey is disappointed that a new law giving more protection to staff is still not in force. David Witherington of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service wants politicians to bring in the Employment Law, which was agreed in 2003.
The delay is because it is linked to minimum wage legislation.
The Employment and Social Security Committee said it was hoping to bring in the minimum wage in April 2005.
'Vulnerable dismissed'
David Witherington, chairman of the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service said: "It disappointing that it has taken so long.
"There are lots of people out there who are disadvantaged, and the more vulnerable get dismissed for poor reasons.
"We see hundreds of those per year."
But he said he is hopeful it should give workers more protection against workplace discrimination and unfair dismissal.
The Employment and Social Security Committee said: "The minimum wage system is enshrined in the Employment Law and subordinate legislation is required to enable this part of the law to function.
"A minimum wage rate will be approved by the States this autumn.
"The aim is to bring minimum wage into effect in April 2005."
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