Abstract
Using
in-depth interviews and documentary sources, this paper examines the
design, content and implementation challenges of the Maldivian
employment legislation (Law No.2/2008) from the perspective of
hospitality industry stakeholders. The findings reveal that the complex
Maldivian context presents unique challenges to employment legislation.
Current employment legislation has not served the industry well,
providing leeway for employers to avoid it. The paper highlights that
the current one-size-fits-all approach to employment relations in the
Maldives does not suit the hospitality industry. It also points to the
critical role of labour inspection in implementing employment law and
the difficulties associated with this in the Maldives. The paper
highlights the importance of adopting a combination of
rational-materialist and normative-cultural approaches to employment law
reforms.
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