The entry of foreign workers is temporarily restricted from 18 to 22 March 2024. Therefore, all employers are requested to plan the entry of foreign workers from 23 March 2024. Further, the employers are requested to ensure that their workers are...
DoL-Announcement
Important Notice to Employers by Department of Labour
Notification by Department of Labour
The safety and welfare of employers and employees is a priority for the Department of Labour in order to ensure a healthy working environment for all. In this regard, the public is reminded that all workplace accidents, incidents, related injuries...
Public Notification from Department of Labour
This serves as an urgent notice to employers and building constructors that the Department of Labor has observed several instances of improper barricading and signages at the construction sites during both the construction and maintenance phases of...
Training on Investigation and Report of workplace accidents and occupational diseases
The Department of Labour will be conducting a two-day training on the Investigation and Report of workplace accidents and occupational diseases scheduled from January 12-23, 2024 and February 5-13, 2024. The training sessions are scheduled as...
Notification by Department of Labour
This serves as a notice to employers that the Department of Labor has noted instances of non-compliance with Sections 437 to 440 of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Welfare Regulations of 2022. These sections stipulate the responsibility of...
Reminder to Employers of Foreign Workers to Adhere to the Provisions of Labour and Employment Act & Regulations.
We remind the employers of foreign workers in Bhutan to ensure the diligent implementation of the conditions outlined in the undertaking letter submitted to the Department of Labour (DoL) during the online foreign workers recruitment application...
Notification from Department of Labour
Public Notification: Extension of Short-Term Foreign Workers Permit Beyond its 30-days Limit is Not Permissible and Practical
The Department of Labour (DoL) wishes to draw the attention of all employers to a matter of great importance. We have observed a concerning trend where some employers are applying for short-term work permit (30 days or less) that do not require the...
Public Notification from DoL
Special Labour Inspection in Construction Sites within Thimphu The Department of Labour, in its commitment to ensuring fair and balanced employment opportunities for the local skilled workers and foreigners, wishes to inform all employers that the...