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CAPITOL HILL – The Liberian Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish Labor Courts in four counties, a move lawmakers say will make it easier for workers and employers to resolve labor disputes.
The bill, passed on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, proposes the establishment of Labor Courts in Lofa County, Grand Cape Mount County, Grand Bassa County, and Bomi County.
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The legislation seeks to amend Chapter 23 of Liberia’s New Judiciary Law to allow the courts to operate in those counties.
Senators say the amendment is intended to address the difficulties many workers and employers face when trying to resolve labor-related cases, as most Labor Courts are currently located in Monrovia.
Speaking in support of the bill, Joseph K. Jallah, Senator of Lofa County, said the measure will help bring labor justice closer to people living outside the capital.
“For many years, people in the counties have struggled to access Labor Courts because these services are mainly available in Monrovia,” Senator Jallah said. “This bill will help ensure that workers and employers can address their disputes without traveling long distances.”
He added that the establishment of the courts will provide a more focused system for handling employment disputes and other labor-related matters.
Lawmakers believe the new courts will reduce the pressure on existing courts in Monrovia while making it easier for people in the counties to seek justice.
The bill will now move to the next stage of the legislative process before it can become law.
