Monrovia, March 10 -- Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah has called on employers and employment institutions across Liberia to strictly uphold national labour standards and comply with the country's minimum wage law.

Speaking recently, Minister Kruah reminded private sector employers that Liberia's Decent Work Act establishes a minimum monthly wage of US$143 for workers. He emphasized that all employers are legally obligated to meet this requirement.

Making specific reference to operators of private security agencies, the Minister expressed serious concern over persistent complaints that some security firms are paying their employees as little as US$75 per month, far below the legally required minimum wage.

Minister Kruah described ...