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Who is responsible for notifying the Labour Department about an accident, and how is that done?

The employer is responsible for notifying the Labour Department. In the case of a fatality or serious accident, the Labour…

How long should I wait before notifying the Labour Department of a workplace accident?

In cases of a fatality or a serious accident the Labour Department should be notified as soon as possible. Safety…

Where should I submit any other claims?

All other claims including sickness should be submitted via the drop boxes on the north and south sides of the…

I am an employee who has been terminated. How should I apply for my unemployment benefit?

You must submit your claim within two (2) weeks of becoming unemployed.  Failure to do so may result in the…

What about the waiver of the employer portion of the contributions?

There is NO waiver of the employer portion. ‘For those employers who are prepared to retain three quarters of their…

How will holiday pay be treated now that I’m laid-off?

If the employee is laid-off without an expected date of re-employment, vacation should be entered within the last week/month of…

I am a vendor. How do I collect my $600 monthly from the NIS?

This programme is being facilitated by the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs through its Adopt-A-Family programme where vulnerable…

Is NIS accepting Direct Deposit forms for short-term benefit claims?

The NIS is working towards offering this service in the near future and is requesting that persons who register with…

For people already registered – do they go back to the E. Humphrey Walcott Building? Do they have to do anything online?

Will benefits be automatically mailed? At present, all benefit cheques are being mailed. However, some claimants receive their short-term benefits…