The Solomon Islands (Pijin: Solomon Aelan) is a sovereign nation in Oceania that consists of six large islands and approximately 900 smaller islands to the east of Papua New Guinea and to the northwest of Vanuatu. It has a total land area of 28,400 square kilometers (11,000 square miles) and a population of 652,858 people. Honiara, the capital, is situated on Guadalcanal, the biggest island. The nation derives its name from the Solomon Islands archipelago, which includes the North Solomon Islands (part of Papua New Guinea) but excludes outlying islands such as the Santa Cruz Islands, Rennell and Bellona.
The islands have been inhabited from at least 30,000 to 28,800 BCE, with subsequent waves of migration, particularly the Lapita people, mingling and forming the contemporary indigenous Solomon Islanders population. The first European to see them was the Spanish sailor lvaro de Mendaa in 1568, who named them Islas Salomón. Mendaa returned to the Solomons decades later, in 1595, and another Spanish expedition commanded by Portuguese navigator Pedro Fernandes de Queirós arrived in 1606. When Captain Gibson, R.N., of HMS Curacoa proclaimed the southern Solomon Islands a British protectorate in June 1893, Britain established its area of interest in the Solomon Islands archipelago. During World War II, the Solomon Islands campaign (1942–1945) witnessed heavy action between US, Commonwealth, and Imperial Japanese troops, notably the Battle of Guadalcanal.
The then-British administration's official name was changed from "British Solomon Islands Protectorate" to "The Solomon Islands" in 1975, and self-government was established the following year. In 1978, the islands gained independence and their name was changed to "Solomon Islands" (without the definite article). Solomon Islands became a constitutional monarchy after independence. The Governor-General represents the Queen of the Solomon Islands, Elizabeth II.
At the request of a worker whose contract has expired or been terminated, his employer shall provide him with a certificate detailing his dates of commencement and termination of employment, as well as the nature of the work performed.
One month's notice is required. In lieu of notice, a month's wages may be paid.
The first six months of practical service with an employer under any contract of apprenticeship shall be a probationary period during which either party may terminate the contract; and any agreement to the contrary, whether expressed or implied, shall be null and void without affecting the validity of any other part of the agreement.
There are no provisions in the Solomon Islands labor laws mentioning anything about severance payments.
The country's minimum wage is set at SBD$8 per hour across all sectors.
Mandatory benefits postulated by law include a probationary period, pay on annual leaves, public holidays, sick leaves, maternity leave, paternity leave, and overtime pay. Statutory benefits also include social security benefits.
There is currently no information regarding taxation in the Solomon Islands.
There is currently no information regarding taxation in the Solomon Islands.
There is currently no information regarding taxation in the Solomon Islands.
The Solomon Islands visa policy requires all visitors to apply for, submit, and be authorized for a visa to the Solomon Islands. This implies that you must have a Solomon Islands visa in order to enter, reside in, or exit the country.
The Solomon Islands visa is part of the Schengen Agreement, which permits tourists to visit all of the nations in the Schengen region with only single visa. Holders of the Schengen visa are permitted to travel to 27 countries, including the Solomon Islands.
The following information is required in order for the visa to be filed, processed, and approved: the nation from where the passport was applied for and issued, the amount of time the tourist intends to remain in Solomon Islands, and the reason for the passenger's visit.
This visa was established by the Solomon Islands government and is available to citizens of nations all over the globe who are not visa-exempt. The implementation of this visa has enabled tourists to explore Solomon Islands for both tourism and commercial reasons, and travelers in possession of a Solomon Islands visa are entitled to remain in Solomon Islands for up to 90 days each entry.
Travelers may simply apply for visas online and obtain them quickly. The Solomon Islands visa policy makes the Solomon Islands visa obligatory, and it must be displayed to immigration officers once authorized.
Agreements were negotiated between the Solomon Islands and over 150 nations to provide visa exemption to these excluded countries. Any traveler possessing a passport from one of the exempt nations is allowed to travel without the need to apply for a visa and have it granted before departure.
The Solomon Islands Visa policy now allows for the use of one visa for tourist reasons. Travelers who wish to visit Solomon Islands but do not have a visa-exempt passport must acquire authorization from the Solomon Islands government before arriving at any port of entry and attempting to cross the border into the nation.
There is currently no information regarding employment contracts in the Solomon Islands.
There is no set length for assignments. This is usually indicated in the employment contract for fixed-term employments.
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