Department of Labour

The Department of Labour, Nevis serves as the central authority responsible for promoting fair, safe, and productive labour practices within the island’s workforce. Guided by the St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Laws, the Department works to protect the rights of workers, support employers in meeting their legal obligations, and foster a balanced labour environment that contributes to national development. Its core functions include administering labour standards, promoting harmonious industrial relations, facilitating employment opportunities, and ensuring workplace compliance. The Department plays a vital role in strengthening the labour market by providing guidance, mediation, and education to all stakeholders

Mrs. Juliette O'loughlin-Connor

Chief Labour Officer

juliet.o'loughlin@niagovkn.com
1-(869)-469-5521 ext.6360

To promote a fair, safe, and productive workforce by ensuring compliance with the St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Laws. protecting workers’ rights, and supporting sustainable employment through education, enforcement, and collaboration. As we strive to promote industrial peace, workplace harmony, job security, and employment stability for all.

To be recognized as a department that delivers its services with exceptional cooperation, helpfulness, integrity, fairness, efficiency, and courtesy in all its functions.

1. Integrity

2. Fairness

3. Professionalism

4. Efficiency

5. Courtesy

6. Cooperation

7. Compliance

1. Employment Services

2. Labour Market Information (Research and Statistics)

3. Policy and Labour Relations

4. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH compliance)

5. Social Protection

6. International labour Relations (ILO compliance)

7. Advisory Services

8. Advocacy & Training

9. Public Education

Contact Info

Phone

1-(869)-469-5521
ext. 6360

Address

Main Street
Behind Post Office
Charlestown, Nevis

Email

labour.dept@
niagovkn.com

Hours

Monday-Friday
8am-4pm