Last Change:
07/18/2025
Regulation No. 17 - Regulation concerning employment permits
Year: 2009
Type: Domestic policy
Rights Category: Freedom of movement, Work & Workplace rights, Documentation
Description
Regulation No. 17 Concerning Employment Permits governs the issuance of work permits for non-citizens seeking employment in Liberia. Issued by the Ministry of Labour, the regulation mandates that all foreign nationals, including forcibly displaced and stateless persons, must obtain a work permit before engaging in formal employment. It outlines eligibility criteria, application procedures, and fee structures for different categories of workers, including exemptions for diplomatic personnel and humanitarian workers. The regulation also establishes penalties for non-compliance and mechanisms for monitoring employment practices to ensure adherence to national labor laws.