July 10, 2008 – The Virgin Islands Department of Labor, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, will present a free workshop on Federal Labor Laws from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Monday, July 21, at Gertrude's Restaurant on St. Croix.
The educational workshop will focus on the following topics: Equal Pay Act of 1963; Age Discrimination, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act; ADA; Protected Activities in a Non-Union Workplace; Practice and Procedures before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); and Affirmative Action under U.S. Government Contracts. All employers, employees, labor unions and other interested parties are invited and encouraged to attend this free workshop, according to a press release from Commissioner of Labor Albert Bryan Jr.
"The Department of Labor has embarked on a public education campaign designed to inform the general public about the myriad of programs and services that we provide, as well as the laws that govern them. By keeping employers, employees, and all other stakeholders informed, we hope to reduce the incidence of disharmony, disparity and dissension in the workplace, and to protect the rights of both the employer and the employee.
"Being knowledgeable about these laws and, more importantly, complying with them is a most cost effective way to run your business, whether it is private or public, and the benefits are immeasurable. It is equally important that persons know what help is available to them if they feel that their rights have been violated. I urge you to take full advantage of this opportunity to learn about your rights as an employer/employee," said Bryan.
For more information or to register, contact the Division of Labor Relations at 692-9686. Space is limited; therefore, please register early.