MORE than 1,000 trade disputes were filed with the Department of Labour in 2018, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes revealed yesterday during his budget contribution in the Senate.

In total, 1,207 disputes were filed. Labour Director John Pinder later told The Tribune the vast majority of these disputes were resolved in favour of employees because employers often misinterpret the Employment Act.

Mr Pinder highlighted the gaming industry as one of the problem areas from which a number of cases emerge.

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