Republic of Zambia
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Press Release
MINISTRY OF LABOUR SAVES TRUSSED TIMBER INVESTMENTS WORKERS FROM ABRUPT RELOCATION FALL OUT, SECURES REDUNDANCY PACKAGES
Lusaka, Zambia, 27th December, 2025-The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has enforced payment of redundancy packages in the tune of K163, 639 to 24 employees of Trussed Timber Investments Limited following the company’s abrupt notification of its intention to relocate its operations to Eastern Province in three days.
Upon receiving the notice, employees sought the intervention of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to secure their exit payout, to which management of the timber processing company was guided on the redundancy process in line with the Employment Code Act to safeguard workers’ rights and entitlements.
As a result, the company was directed to immediately settle all lawful dues owed to the affected employees.
To ensure that no worker was disadvantaged by the short notice of relocation, the workers were paid: in lieu of notice, December salaries, gratuity, and accrued leave days, bringing the matter to a yielding and orderly conclusion.
The Ministry would like to urge employers to engage the office of the Labour Commissioner on time, when contemplating operational changes, in order to ensure lawful processes are followed.
Issued by:
(Original Copy Signed)
Mwaka Ndawa (MS)
Principal Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
