Cabinet has approved a 28.5 per cent increase in the national minimum wage, effective April 1, 2022. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says this will see...

The Government remains resolute to increase the number of units available to Jamaicans through the New Social Housing Programme. Speaking at the official handover ceremony for a three-bedroom unit in...

As the Disabilities Act comes into effect on Monday (February 14), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging Jamaicans to wear royal blue to celebrate the milestone. Chief...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda is encouraging all Jamaicans to join in celebrating the historic milestone of The Disabilities Act (2014) coming into full effect on February...

The Factories Act requires that every factory must be registered under the Act and maintain a valid certificate of registration throughout its operational life. The certificate of registration is valid...

 

President of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU), Shirley Pryce, is encouraging domestic workers to contribute to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). Speaking on the JIS Television programme ‘Get the...

The JCF currently has ten centres in operation which are in the parishes of Kingston, Clarendon, St. Ann, St. Catherine, St. Elizabeth, St. Mary, St. Thomas, and Westmoreland. These centres...