Cabinet has approved doubling remuneration payments to members of the Labour Tribunal and the Labour Appeals Tribunal.
Previously, the chair and deputy chair each received $125 per meeting, while other members were paid $100. Under the new payments, the chair will now receive $400; the deputy chair $300; and members will now receive $200.
The increases took effect from 1 Sept., according to a government press released issued on 13 Sept.
Cabinet, in its 21 June meeting, approved the appointments of James Kennedy and Keith Myers as joint chairpersons of the Labour Tribunal and Robert Jones as chair of the Labour Appeals Tribunal.
Labour Minister Dwayne Seymour, in 13 Sept. statement, welcomed the remuneration increase as he expressed gratitude to tribunal members.
“The Ministry of Border Control & Labour is deeply appreciative of the selfless commitment demonstrated by our Labour Tribunal members. Their voluntary service in resolving complex labor disputes is instrumental in maintaining the delicate balance between workers’ rights and employer interests. We believe that this increase in remuneration payments is a small token of our appreciation for their invaluable contributions,” he said.
The Ministry, in its statement, said, by increasing remuneration payments it aims to encourage more qualified individuals to volunteer their time and expertise to serve on labour tribunals.
“This decision reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to fostering an environment of fairness, transparency, and efficiency in labor dispute resolution. By recognizing the essential role of Labour Tribunal members and offering them appropriate remuneration, the Ministry hopes to further strengthen labor relations and promote a more equitable workplace environment for all,” the statement added.
The labour tribunals, which are comprised of volunteers, are tasked with resolving labour-relation disputes.
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