BACKGROUND
The Labour Inspectorate of Trinidad and Tobago began functioning before the Ministry of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development came into existence in 1956. The first integrated regulation of the Labour Inspectorate was the Wages Council Ordinance which came into effect in 1949. This Ordinance gave authority for the fixing of minimum wages and terms and conditions of service for workers within certain sectors. It was recognized, even at that time, that labour inspection services were critical in contributing to a stable industrial relations climate in Trinidad and Tobago.
ROLE AND FUNCTION
The Labour Inspectorate Unit is responsible for educating and advising employers and employees about the relevant Labour Legislation and assists them in ensuring compliance.
Labour Inspectors investigate complaints and conduct routine inspections of businesses. Where breaches are discovered, voluntary compliance is sought, failing which, legal proceedings can be initiated at the Industrial Court.
LABOUR INSPECTORATE'S PURVIEW
Provision of advice on the legislative provisions of:
WHO BENEFITS:
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Employees covered by the provision of the Legislation;
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In the case of the Minimum Wages Act, all minimum wage workers;
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In the case of Maternity Protection Act, all female employees.
For further information please contact any of the following locations:
Duke Place #50 - 54 Duke Street
Port of Spain
Tel. # 623-1823
3rd Floor,
Hosein's Building,
40 to 42,
St. James Street,
San Fernando.
Tel. # 652-7002
Services in Tobago can
be accessed at:-
NIB Mall,
Scarborough, Tobago.
Tel# 660-7891 or 635-0944
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