Section 2

“appointed date” means the date of coming into force of this

Act;

“authorized person” means a person authorized by the

Commissioner for the purposes of this Act;

“business” includes any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship, calling, profession or other activity carried on for the purpose of gain;

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“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Employment appointed under subsection 3(1);

“employer” means any person who has entered into a contract of service to employ any other person as an employee and includes the agent, manager or factor of such first mentioned person and the word “employ” with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, shall be construed accordingly;

“employment permit” means an employment permit issued under section 7;

“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for labour.