Department of Labour and Pensions

Employers across the Cayman Islands are encouraged to participate in the Caymanian Employment Survey, which is designed to better understand employers’ experiences in hiring, developing and retaining Caymanian talent.

Responses will help inform the development of a National Workforce Development Strategy, ensuring that education, training, and employment initiatives are more closely aligned with the needs of the Cayman Islands labour market.

Business owners from all industry sectors are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. The information collected will be anonymous, and responses will be aggregated to prevent identifying information from being determined.

Visit publicconsultation.gov.ky to take the survey today!

Survey closes 24 June 2026.

Muscle cramps during hot work may be a warning sign.
Heat cramps can happen when the body loses fluids and salts through heavy sweating. They may affect the arms, legs, or stomach.
If cramps happen, stop working, move to a cool area, drink water or an electrolyte drink, and rest. Do not ignore the signs.
Early action can prevent a more serious heat illness.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Warning signs may include confusion, collapse, unconsciousness, seizures, high body temperature, or hot skin.

If you see these signs, call emergency services immediately. Move the worker to a cool area, cool the body right away, and do not leave the person alone.

Fast action can save a life.

Heat stroke = emergency. Call for help.

The National Workforce Development Committee (NWDC) is inviting employers across the Cayman Islands to participate in a Caymanian Employment Survey, which is designed to better understand employers’ experiences in hiring, developing and retaining Caymanian talent.

Responses will help inform the development of a National Workforce Development Strategy, ensuring that education, training, and employment initiatives are more closely aligned with the needs of the Cayman Islands labour market.

Business owners from all industry sectors are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. The information collected will be anonymous, and responses will be aggregated to prevent identifying information from being determined.

The survey will be available at publicconsultation.gov.ky from 10 June until 24 June 2026.

Read the full release at gov.ky/mcei

Rest breaks are not a luxury. They are part of working safely in the heat.

When temperatures rise, workers need time to cool down. Taking breaks in shade, air conditioning, or a cooler area can help prevent heat-related illness.

Supervisors should encourage breaks, and workers should use them before symptoms become serious.

Cool down before your body forces you to stop.

Heat illness is easier to prevent than to treat. The key is catching early warning signs and responding right away—before symptoms escalate.
Watch for early warning signs:
• High body temperature
• Headache
• Heavy sweating
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion
• Dizziness or fainting

What to do right away:
• Move the person to a shaded, cool area
• Remove excess PPE or clothing, if safe to do so
• Apply cool water and help cool the body
• If alert, give small sips of cool water
• Call emergency services for confusion, fainting, or low alertness

A strong heat-safety culture is built by recognising symptoms early and acting quickly before they become emergencies.

Share this reminder with your team so everyone knows what to watch for—and what to do right away.

Heat stress is more than just feeling hot. It happens when the body cannot cool itself properly, and it can lead to serious heat-related illness if ignored.

Workers exposed to high temperatures, humidity, direct sunlight, physical labor, dehydration, or heavy protective clothing are at greater risk.

This summer, protect yourself and your team: drink water often, take breaks, cool down when needed, and report symptoms early.

Water. Rest. Shade. Speak Up.

🌀 The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today. Are you ready?

Today, 1 June, marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. In the Cayman Islands, hurricanes are not just a possibility, they are a reality we must be prepared to face. That's why readiness isn't a one-time activity; it's a commitment we make every day to protect our families, homes, businesses, and communities.

Preparation is a shared responsibility. The Cayman Islands Government continues to strengthen its communication channels to ensure everyone has access to verified weather updates, emergency warnings, and official shelter information. During an emergency, relying on trusted sources helps prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation, allowing you to make informed decisions with confidence.

Don't wait for a storm to be on the horizon.
📲 Bookmark GOV.KY and follow CIG channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube
🌐 Visit caymanprepared.ky/hurricanes for hurricane preparedness resources, checklists, alerts, shelter information, and guidance to help you get ready for the 2026 Hurricane Season.

Guidance Notes Available Online

The Department of Labour & Pensions offers guidance notes covering several regarding labour and pensions.

📄 Guidance notes include topics such as:

• Retired Savings Arrangement (RSA) Disbursements
• Mandatory Annual General Meetings
• Overseas Transfers and more

Access the guidance notes anytime on the Department’s official website: gov.ky/dlp

Did you know that, under the National Pensions Act, employees in the Cayman Islands between the ages of 18 and normal pension age must be enrolled in a pension plan?

Some exceptions apply:

🔹Employers are not required to provide a pension plan for employees who do not have Caymanian status or permanent residency and who have worked in the Islands for nine months or less.
🔹Household domestics or gardeners who do not possess Caymanian status or are permanent residents are also excluded.
🔹Self-employed individuals must contribute to an approved pension plan or an individual pension account.
🔹For part-time employees, employers may establish separate pension plans with the approval of the Director, as long as the benefits are equivalent to those provided to full-time employees.

Stay informed about your rights and responsibilities under the law.

For more information, contact the Department of Labour & Pensions:

Phone: (345) 945-8960
Website: www.gov.ky/dlp
Email: [email protected]
Confidential Hotline: (345) 945-3073