The Minister was speaking when she conducted an impromptu visit on site inspection at China 11th Chemical Construction Company Limited in Lusaka today, where she reminded management that all workers must be issued with proper contracts, and be protected under occupational health and safety standards. And Labour Commissioner, Givens Muntengwa has announced the immediate suspension of operations at China 11th Chemical Construction Company Limited after the inspection revealed multiple violations of Zambian labour laws, including failure to provide contracts, inadequate wages, and lack of protective equipment. Mr Muntengwa disclosed that all employees at the company were found to have no valid contracts, a violation of Section 22 of the Employment Code Act. Meanwhile, China 11th Chemical Construction Company Limited Assistant Human Resource Officer, Ma Yan dismissed claims that it is mistreating workers and violating Zambian labour laws. Mr Yan added that the company recently procured safety gear for its workers and has been working to improve conditions on site.