Unemployment Insurance (UI) The mission of Unemployment Insurance (UI) is to have the highest standard of customer service in administering income support to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own by systematically accumulating funds from employers during periods of employment from which benefits may be paid. Division of Labor Relations (DLR)
The mission of the Division of labor Relations (DLR) is to provide protection of workers’ rights and foster a healthier, more harmonious relationship between labor, the private business sector and the government and maintain industrial peace, which provides stability in the economy by regulating the employment practices of employers and promoting job opportunities for residents of the territory. Job Service (JS) The mission of the Job Service Division is to provide a viable and highly effective labor exchange system for the territory, by connecting job seekers with suitable jobs and supplying employers with qualified/skilled workers. Division of Occupational safety and Health (DOSH)
The mission of the Division of Occupational safety and Health (DOSH) is to implement the mandates of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for employers and employees within its jurisdiction. This means, to ensure as much as practicable, that employees work in an environment free from recognized hazards and risks to their safety and health. Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA)
The mission of the Virgin Islands Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA) is to provide a fair, efficient and professional public agency to serve the people of the Virgin Islands by administering actions required or authorized by the workers’ compensation laws of the Virgin Islands. Division of Training (DOT)
The mission of the Division of Training (DOT) is to develop and implement programs that will provide the territory with viable workforce. These programs must address the needs of unskilled adults and youths, the economically disadvantaged, the older worker, the unemployed, the under-employed, dislocated workers and individuals with serious barriers to employment. Hearing and Appeals
The mission of the hearings and Appeals Units is to provide a fair, balanced and efficient forum for the timely adjudication of statutory disputes involving matters related to Wrongful Discharge, Unemployment Insurance, Employment Discrimination, Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Safety & Health. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The mission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is to design and implement statistical programs and create a full-scale labor market information system which accurately depicts the economic environment of the Virgin Islands workforce for planners, policymakers and decision makers to make informed decisions. |
