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The true purpose of this act is to ensure decent work to employees and safeguard the rights and reputation of employers.




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Summary Dismissal | Te kababane ae karina

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An employer may terminate an employee's contract without notice if the he/she is guilty of serious misconducts: such as theft/murder, acts/threats of violence, under influence of alcohol. This type of termination must comply with Section.103.3 of the EIRC2015.




Te tia kamwakuri/tia bwaibwai iai inaomatana ni katoka ana konturaeki te tia mwakuri ngkana e karaoi mwakuri aika ae kakaiaki n aron te kaikoaki, te manging ae riao, te kakiriwee, te kimoa , tautau ao a mwaiti riki. Te kakabane ae aekakina aio ena bon riai n ira nanon te tua ni kamwakuri mwakoro 103.3


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Prohibition of Discrimination | Totokoan te irannano ao te kakaokoro

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In Part XII of the EIRC2015, An employer shall not discriminate, directly or indirectly, against any employee or prospective employee in respect of recruitment, training, promotion, terms and conditions of employment, termination of employment, or other matters.




Nte mwakoro 107, nte tua ao te tia kamwakuri ena aki bwainikiriniia ana taan mwakuri n aron naba teinanonano ke ni kakaokoro, aio naba e irekereke ma te kateirake nakon te mwakuri


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Prohibition of Sexual Harassment | Totokoan te mwakuri n tangako

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  • In Part XII of the EIRC2015, A person shall not sexually harass an employee or a prospective employee.
  • A person sexually harasses an employee or a prospective employee if:
  •       a) The person makes an unwelcome sexual advance, or an unwelcome request for sexual favours, to the employee or prospective employee; or

          b) the person engages in other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.


  • A person who commits sexual harassment commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction for a fine of $1,000.



  • Nte mwakoro 107, nte tua ao te tia kamwakuri ena aki bwainikiriniia ana taan mwakuri n aron naba teinanonano ke ni kakaokoro, aio naba e irekereke ma te kateirake nakon te mwakuri
  • Te aomata e mwakuri n tangako ngkana eaki kariaiakaki ke ni butimwaeaki ana mwakuri n tangako iroun temanna.
  • Te aomata are e karaoa te mwakuri n tangako ena katuaaeaki ao ena kabwakaa te mwaiti ni mwane ae $1,000.

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    Grievance Procedure / Employment Dispute | Toobaraakin aki rau n nano

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    Under EIRC2015 Part XV, the employer should set out steps and procedures for reporting and addressing complaints or employment dispute. Also specifying steps to be taken if employee complaints are not addressed. E.g EIRC provision on employment dispute.




    Iaan te tua ni kamwakuri Bwaati XV, Te tia kamwakuri/tia bwaibwai ena riai ni katauraoa kawaia ana taan mwakuri bwa ana nakea ngkana arona bwa iai te aki raun n nano irouia n aron aio, Te ikawii imarenaia taan mwakuri, te aki nanoraoi n te babaire, mwaiti riki


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    Equal Employment Opportunities | Te katitabooaki nte tabo ni Mwakuri

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    In EIRC2015 Section 114 Prohibition of discrimination in respect of training, recruitment, promotions etc. An employer shall pay men and women employees in equal remuneration for work of equal value




    N te tua ni kamwakuri mwakoro 114 ao bon akea te manna ae ena katukaki imwiin baa n te tabo ni mwakuri, e na akea te kakaokoroaki ao te itabeitera n irekereke ma te kataneiai, te kateirake, te kakerake ao a mwaiti riki. Te tia bwaibwai naba e na riai kabooa te mwane ao te aine n te mwaiti ae bon titebo ngkana arona bwa a kaai ni karaoa mwakuri aika titebo naba.


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    Minimum Age | Te roro ni Mwakuri

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  • An employer shall not employ or engage a child under 15 years to perform work in any capacity, except in light work. Children aged 13 or 14 may be employed in light work and prohibited from hazardous work.
  • A child labour Regulation adopted 2025, to elaborate more light work and harzadous work, you can access it to this link
  • Any person who contravenes this section is commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine $1,000 or a term of imprisonment of 12 months, or both.



  • Te tia kamwakuri/tia bwaibwai e na riai aki kamwakuri te teei ae uarereke. Te ririki ae e aki katauki bwa e na mwakuri bon 15 te ririki ma tii ngkana e na bebete ana mwakuri te teei anne. Teteei ae 13 nakon 14 te ririki e kona naba ni mwakuri ni bwai aika a uarereke ao ni bebete ma ana aki anganaki mwakuri aika a na kona n rootaki iai mwarurungiia. E tabuaki naba kamwakuraia ataei n irekekere ma kabonganakia ibukin te karekemwane n aron kanakoaia ataei ni kaboonakoi bwaai, kamwakurakiia ma te taumatoa, mwakuri ni kammaira nakoia ataei, ao a mwaiti.
  • Are e urui bwaai ake a taekinaki nte mwakoro aio, ena konaa n katuaaeaki te mwaiti ni mwane ae $1,000.00, ni kabureaki 12 te namakaina ke ni bon ni kauoua

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    Forced Labour | Kairoro ni kamwakuri / Kamwakuri ma te taumatoa

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  • In Section 77 of the EIRC2015, it states that no person shall act as a recruitment agent or private employment agent, by enlisting or recruiting any person to perform work for a third party in the Republic of Kiribati or overseas, unless the person is licensed.
  • The Recruitment Agency Regulation was adopted in 2025 to elaborate more on agencies recruiting fishers, seafarers, cleaning services and Security Services obligations, you can access to this link
  • A person that contravenes this section commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction for a fine of $500.00 or a term of imprisonment of 6 months, or both



  • Nte mwakoro 77 nte EIRC2015, ao e taekinaki bwa ena akea ae ena kamwakuri ke ena riki bwa te tabo ni kamwakuri i Kiribati ke iaon aba ngkana akea ana raitienti.
  • Iai te Regulation iaon te Recruitment Agency ibukin kabwaranakoan riki kabaeaia Agency ake a tabe ma kamanagaia kaimoia ao taan akawa, n ikotaki ma Cleaning ao Security services, e kona n reke katotona ikai.
  • • Te aomata are e reke n urua te tua iaan te mwakoro 77, ena konaa n katuaeaki te mwaiti ni mwane ae $500.00, ni kabureaki 6 te namwakaina, ke kabwaka mwane ao ni kabureaki naba

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    Recruitment Agencies | Taabo ni kamwakuri

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  • In Section 77 of the EIRC2015, it states that no person shall act as a recruitment agent or private employment agent, by enlisting or recruiting any person to perform work for a third party in the Republic of Kiribati or overseas, unless the person is licensed.
  • A person that contravenes this section commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction for a fine of $500.00 or a term of imprisonment of 6 months, or both.



  • Nte mwakoro 77 nte EIRC2015, ao e taekinaki bwa ena akea ae ena kamwakuri ke ena riki bwa te tabo ni kamwakuri i Kiribati ke iaon aba ngkana akea ana raitienti.
  • Te aomata are e reke n urua te tua iaan te mwakoro 77, ena konaa n katuaeaki te mwaiti ni mwane ae $500.00, ni kabureaki 6 te namwakaina, ke kabwaka mwane ao ni kabureaki naba.

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    Functions and Powers of Labour Inspectors | Ana mwakuri ao taben te Inspector

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    In Section 9 of the EIRC2015, it states that for the performance of his or her functions, a labour inspector has the power to enter permises where work is performed, or where labour inspector reasonable believes work is performed, provided that:

  • a) The inspector shall not enter a private dwelling house withouth either - a consent of the occupier, or an order from the High Court.
  • b) The inspector shall notify the employer or the employer's representatives of his or her presence,...
  • A person who prevents, frustrates or misleads a labour inspector in the exercise of his or her powers under Section 9 commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction for a fine of $1,000.00 or a term of imprisonment of 1 year.



  • Nte mwakoro 9 nte EIRC2015, e taekinaki bwa ibukin karaoan ana mwakuri te tia tutuo ao e kariaiakaki bwa ena rin nte tabo ke te aba are e ataia bwa e karaoaki iai te kamwakuri ngkana:

  • a) E konaa n rin nte auti n maeka ngkana, iai ana kariaia te tia bwaibwai ke iai ana beebwa man te bowii.
  • b) Te tutuo ena riai n katanoataa rokona nakon te tia kamwakuri,...
  • Te aomata are e tutukoa, kameengabuakaa ke n kaburei rongorongo nakon te tia tutuo ibukin karaoan ana mwakuri. E urua te tua nte mwakoro aio ao e konaa n katuaeakaki bwa ena kabwakaa te mwaiti ni mwane ae nakon $1000, ke ni kabureaki nte maan ae 1 te ririki.

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