The Division of Labour within the Ministry of National Security and Home affairs has issued a strong message to employers who are failing to comply with a key legislative provision designed to increase employees’ wages.

The increase in the minimum wage took effect from September first 2021 in accordance with the Labour Standards Act, of the 2017 revised laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Minister for National Security and Home Affairs Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore has expressed disappointment over the issue.

“Let me at this point express my gratitude to the many employers who have ben conforming thus far with the adjustment to the minimum wage. And we know that there are a number of employers who have not actually conformed to the order and the Ministry and the Government take a very serious view of that. In the days and weeks coming in the Department of Labour, every step will be taken to ensure that the order is adhere to,” Hon. Blackmoore stated.

Acting Labour Commissioner, Kelvin Pacquette says the division of Labour has played a major role in ensuring that both employers and employees are apprised of the changes. But he says some employers in the Security and Cleaning Services have so far not complied with the new legislation.

“As a result the Division has written to several business places about this improper practice and we will be writing to the others in due course. Another concern is regarding the question of what rate is to be paid to other unskilled workers such...

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