Falklands, information sessions on Minimum Wage Accommodation Offset
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Policy Department is set to hold briefing sessions for businesses regarding changes to the accommodation offset, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, reports 24brussels.
This initiative follows the approval of regulatory and legislative amendments at the Executive Council meeting in August and the Legislative Assembly meeting in September. The revised accommodation offset aims to offer enhanced protection for employees renting from their employers while adjusting the values to better align with minimum wage levels and the costs incurred by businesses in providing housing.
Businesses that offer accommodation to employees are strongly encouraged to participate in one of the two scheduled sessions to ensure compliance with the updated legislation by the implementation date. The sessions are as follows:
• 2pm, Wednesday, October 15.
• 9am, Thursday, October 16.
Subsequent to these sessions, additional resources will be made available to assist both employers and employees in navigating the impending changes. Further information sessions for employees and the broader community are anticipated in the coming weeks.
