Brazilians cannot claim ignorance of the law now

TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor,
I commend the Labour Ministry for the work it has done in translating the country’s labour laws into Portuguese, catering for the growing number of Brazilian employees and employers.
This sends a clear signal that the government is serious about persons abiding by the laws of the country.
Copies of the translated legislation were presented by the Labour Minister to representatives of the Brazilian business community, the Guyana-Brazil Development Institute and the Brazilian Mining and General Association at the first seminar for non-nationals operating shops, hotels, and restaurants across Guyana.
I was present at the seminar and was very impressed with the level of interaction the government officials had with the various stakeholders.
The Holiday with Pay Act, the Minimum Pay Act, the Conditions of Employment Act and the Termination of Employment and Severance Pay Act are among the translations. I am confident that the legislation would provide a better understanding of regulations and reduce the number of breaches.
This was a necessary move as it would prevent persons from claiming ignorance of the law as they have been doing for the past years. We know that there are thousands of Brazilians living and working in Guyana, especially in the area of mining, and for years they have been operating by their own rules. The authorities certainly cannot allow this lawlessness to continue unabated.
However, now that the laws are translated, it is hoped that the ministry and other partners will engage in an education campaign for both employees and employers, and provide whatever other assistance they may need.

Yours truly,
Raymond Charles

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