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Court Rules Workers Were Employees and Entitled to Statutory Benefits

27 August 2026 | Press Release

A significant judgment in a labour and employment matter has confirmed that a group of workers who provided services to Stingray Tours for a period spanning more than ten (10) years were, in law, employees of the company and therefore entitled to the protections and benefits provided under the appli

DLP Announces 5.2% Increase in Annual RSA Payments

25 June 2026 | Press Release

The maximum RSA pay-out will increase by 5.2%, from $15,400 to $16,200 per year. This is equal to $1,350 per month

WORC and DLP Actively Investigate Serious Allegations

15 April 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Caymanian Employment and its subsequent departments, the Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) and Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) acknowledge recent media reports regarding alleged immigration and work permit irregularities involving specific individuals and businesses

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Reduced Hours for DLP Cayman Brac Office

DLP advises the public that its Cayman Brac office will operate on reduced hours on select dates between 31 August and 31 December 2026.

New National Minimum Basic Wage

The national minimum basic wage sets the legal floor for hourly pay for employees in the Cayman Islands. As of 1 January 2026, the minimum wage is CI$8.75 per hour. This is the first adjustment to the minimum wage since its introduction in 2016, aimed at helping workers keep up with the rising cost of living.

What We Do

The primary mission of the Department of Labour & Pensions (“DLP”) is to engage, educate and oversee labour and pensions compliance and enforcement within the private sector. As a regulator, the DLP aims to provide a one-stop experience for labour and pensions services and support delivered by dedicated and caring civil servants, operating in a fair, prompt and impartial manner.

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The Department of Labour & Pensions receives and reviews complaints relating to possible breaches of labour, pensions, minimum wage, gratuities, and occupational safety and health requirements in the private sector.

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Key Persons

Bennard Ebanks

Director

+1(345)945-8960

bennard.ebanks3@gov.ky

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Japhia Loval Linwood

Deputy Director – Labour

+1(345)945-8960

loval.linwood@gov.ky

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Amy Wolliston

Deputy Director - Pensions

+1(345)945-8960

amy.wolliston@gov.ky

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Gene Hydes

Head of Inspections

+1(345)945-8960

gene.hydes@gov.ky

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Publications

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Consultations

National Pensions FAQ

14/09/26 05:00 | Brochure

Registration of a Charitable Organisation Application Form

07/09/26 05:00 | Form

Preliminary Investigation Form

21/08/26 05:00 | Form

Establishments with an Approved Gratuity Scheme - August 2026

21/08/26 05:00 | Guide

Guidance Note-RSA Disbursement

23/06/26 05:00 | Guide

DLP Publication Scheme 2026

16/04/26 05:00 | Publication Scheme

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FOI & Data Protection

If you are seeking information under the Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation, please email: foi.dlp@gov.ky

Dissatisfaction of Service

If you are dissatisfied with the service provided by the Department of Labour & Pensions, please complete and return your completed Dissatisfaction of Service Complaint Form, together with copies of the relevant documents relating to your matter to the Department of Labour & Pensions.

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