Guyana recovers $71 million for workers this year
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The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning in Guyana recovered over $71 million in restitution for workers so far this year, according to Minister Keoma Griffith.
The department closed more than 550 worker complaints, leading to the recovery of funds. This amount is higher than the $36.6 million recovered last year and the $69 million recovered in 2023.
Most of the recovered money came from disputes over wages, which accounted for 46 percent of the total, and severance payments, at 30 percent. Chief Labour Officer Aslim Singh noted that security firms frequently default on payments to their employees, a pattern that has existed for some time. The Labour Department also inspected nearly 3200 workplaces this year to ensure businesses follow the law.
Minister Griffith expressed hope that fewer complaints will be filed in the future, indicating better employer practices and stronger industrial relations within the country.
