Liberia’s Work Permit Fee Increase: Balancing Revenue, Investment, and Workforce Development
Liberia’s decision to raise the annual work permit fee for expatriates from US$1,000 to US$3,000 has triggered debate among policymakers, business leaders, and human resource professionals. Governments often adjust such fees to expand non-tax revenue and improve labor market regulation, but Liberia’s move must be understood in the context of its small population, fragile economy, […]
Breaking the Divide: A Call to Abolish the Civil Service Standing Order and Harmonize Liberia’s Labor Laws
The Fragmented Labor Landscape in Liberia Liberia’s labor landscape remains deeply divided, with public and private sector workers governed by separate and unequal labor laws: the Civil Service Standing Order and the Decent Work Act. The Civil Service Standing Order, a legacy framework governing the terms of public sector employment, was initially conceived to ensure […]
