THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security has fined ZAMS Milling Company K100,000 and Food Bee Indian Restaurant and Bar K60,000 for failing to comply with labour laws. Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa says ZAMS Milling was fined for failing to comply with requirements under Section 18 of the Employment Code Act relating to employment contracts and records. “Section 18 requires that a contract of employment be prepared and maintained for each employee. Everyone who is required by law to have a contract must be given one. For example, if an employee is expected to work from 08:00 to 17:00, that should be clearly stated, if an employee is absent without a valid reason, the contract and applicable policies should explain...




