The Ministry of Labour & Social Security is advising the public that due to unforeseen circumstances, its Trelawny Office located at 4 Kings Street, Falmouth is closed to the public today, May 2, 2022. The office will re-open tomorrow, May 3, 2022 at 9:00 am to the public. The Ministry apologizes for the inconveniences caused.

As the Disabilities Act comes into full effect, the Government is moving to entrench legislation to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are protected. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, entrenching the laws is the “next step forward” in the process of showing the Government’s “unwavering commitment” to the principles of the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), makes a presentation to Angella Lawrence, during a ceremony held at the Port Maria Arcade in St. Mary on March 29, to hand over relief cheques to individuals who were negatively impacted by flood rains earlier this year. In the background is Manager for the Ministry’s St. Mary Parish Office,...

Two Orders that will increase the national minimum wage, and the minimum wage for industrial security guards were approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 22). Piloted by Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, they are the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Order, 2022 and the Minimum Wage Industrial Security Guards (Amendment) Order, 2022. The proposed increases...

The Minimum Wage Advisory Commission will this year undertake constant monitoring and review of the circumstances under which a wage increase is desired. This is part of the expanded role of the Commission under the Minimum Wage Act. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Ronald Robinson, in making the disclosure said that the entity, in its monitoring, will be looking at...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is aiming to enact the Occupational Safety and Health Act this year. “That’s a long outstanding matter that I have already taken up with the Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs,” said Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, during the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee on March 3. The legislation aims to protect...

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security is advising the public that its Website is currently out of service. The Management Information System Unit is working assiduously to have the problem resolved in the shortest possible time. The Ministry apologies for the inconveniences caused.