Increases to National Minimum Wage, and Minimum Wage for Industrial Security Guards
Communication Unit
1F North Street, Kingston
Tel: (876) 967-5484
Fax: (876) 948-2831
Friday, May 5, 2023
Increases to National Minimum Wage, and Minimum Wage for Industrial Security Guards
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, is advising members of the public that effective June 1, 2023, both the National Minimum Wage, and the Minimum Wage for Industrial Security Guards, will be increased.
The National Minimum Wage for workers, including household workers, will be increased to $13,000.00 per 40-hour work week. The rates of increase are as follows: –
· Single time rate will be increased to $325.00 per hour for work done during any period not exceeding 40 hours in any week.
· Time and a half rate will be increased to $487.50 per hour for work done in excess of 40 hours in any week.
· Double time rate will be increased to $650.00 per hour for work done during any period on a rest day or on a Public Holiday.
The Minimum Wage for Industrial Security Guards will be increased to $14,000.00 per 40-hour work week. The rates of increase are as follows: –
· Single time rate will be increased to $350.00 per hour for work done during any period not exceeding 40 hours in any week.
· Time and a half rate will be increased to $525.00 per hour for work done during any period in excess of 40 hours in any week.
· Double time rate will be increased to $700.00 per hour for any period worked on a rest day or Public Holiday.
Rates for the following Allowances will also be increased:
· Laundry Allowance will be increased to $52.38 per hour.
· Firearm Premium Allowance will be increased to $57.15 per hour.
· Dog Holders’ Premium Allowance will be increased to $39.29 per hour.
The Minister is further advising that Life Insurance Coverage with Double Indemnity Protection and Dismemberment Coverage applicable to Industrial Security Guards will be increased to $3,273,000.00.
Contact: MLSS Communication Unit (876) 967-5484
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