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...

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is in the final stages of attaining ISO 9001:2015 certification. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, in making...

The Actuarial Reports for 2019 and 2022 of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are slated to be completed by next year, says Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda....

The Government is engaging several US-based work-placement agents to deliver more overseas employment for Jamaicans, according to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda. Making his contribution to...

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...

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...

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...

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...