Labour law tension Trade unionist pushes back as business leaders call for reform, citing burden on small businesses

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) President Jason Russell is pushing for changes to Jamaica’s labour laws, arguing that some regulations are too rigid for small businesses and place an unfair burden on micro and small operators.Russell, who was re-elected unopposed on Wednesday night to serve a second term as MBCCI president, said labour-law reform would be among the key issues his administration intends to champion over the next year.

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