ADVERTISEMENT
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Saturday, June 3, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Cayman Marl Road
  • Home
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Parliament
  • Live Show
  • COVID-19
  • Election 2021
  • Legal Notices
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Events
    • Music
    Actor who lived in the Cayman Islands gives up major role after scandal

    Armie Hammer will not face sexual assault charges

    London-based designer partners with local star for Art Week

    London-based designer partners with local star for Art Week

    Mobsta apologizes to fans

    Mobsta apologizes to fans

    Cayman to send first representative to Miss Supranational

    Cayman to send first representative to Miss Supranational

    PhotoVlog: Taste of Cayman 2023

    PhotoVlog: Taste of Cayman 2023

    Taste of Cayman goes digital

    Taste of Cayman goes digital

    Caymanian actress Grace Byers gives birth to baby boy

    Caymanian actress Grace Byers gives birth to baby boy

    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Dancehall artist Spice is not pregnant

    Koffee wins Best Reggae Grammy – setting records in the process

    Koffee gets into altercation with flight attendant

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
    Health City partners with Tomlinson Furniture for Sleep Lab upgrade

    Health City partners with Tomlinson Furniture for Sleep Lab upgrade

    2,000 vaccines arrive for children 5-11

    Alzheimer’s Association gets $50,000 grant

    COVID-19 mandates return to Cayman as community cases confirmed

    HSA makes changes to visitation policy 

    First patients receive radiotherapy at Health City’s Oncology Centre

    First patients receive radiotherapy at Health City’s Oncology Centre

    Teens access ganja edibles through Bento App

    Teens access ganja edibles through Bento App

    Hospital on lockdown following mass shooting

    HSA awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal for safety and patient care

    Alex Panton Foundation hires two young Caymanians

    Alex Panton Foundation hires two young Caymanians

    Vaccinated primary contacts can now continue business as usual

    WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency

    MRCU aerial spraying to resume this week

    MRCU aerial spraying to resume this week

    Paleo and keto diets may harm heart health

    Paleo and keto diets may harm heart health

    Trending Tags

  • Home
  • CMR Daily Buzz
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Parliament
  • Live Show
  • COVID-19
  • Election 2021
  • Legal Notices
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Events
    • Music
    Actor who lived in the Cayman Islands gives up major role after scandal

    Armie Hammer will not face sexual assault charges

    London-based designer partners with local star for Art Week

    London-based designer partners with local star for Art Week

    Mobsta apologizes to fans

    Mobsta apologizes to fans

    Cayman to send first representative to Miss Supranational

    Cayman to send first representative to Miss Supranational

    PhotoVlog: Taste of Cayman 2023

    PhotoVlog: Taste of Cayman 2023

    Taste of Cayman goes digital

    Taste of Cayman goes digital

    Caymanian actress Grace Byers gives birth to baby boy

    Caymanian actress Grace Byers gives birth to baby boy

    Is Dancehall artist Spice pregnant?

    Dancehall artist Spice is not pregnant

    Koffee wins Best Reggae Grammy – setting records in the process

    Koffee gets into altercation with flight attendant

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
    Health City partners with Tomlinson Furniture for Sleep Lab upgrade

    Health City partners with Tomlinson Furniture for Sleep Lab upgrade

    2,000 vaccines arrive for children 5-11

    Alzheimer’s Association gets $50,000 grant

    COVID-19 mandates return to Cayman as community cases confirmed

    HSA makes changes to visitation policy 

    First patients receive radiotherapy at Health City’s Oncology Centre

    First patients receive radiotherapy at Health City’s Oncology Centre

    Teens access ganja edibles through Bento App

    Teens access ganja edibles through Bento App

    Hospital on lockdown following mass shooting

    HSA awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal for safety and patient care

    Alex Panton Foundation hires two young Caymanians

    Alex Panton Foundation hires two young Caymanians

    Vaccinated primary contacts can now continue business as usual

    WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency

    MRCU aerial spraying to resume this week

    MRCU aerial spraying to resume this week

    Paleo and keto diets may harm heart health

    Paleo and keto diets may harm heart health

    Trending Tags

No Result
View All Result
Cayman Marl Road
No Result
View All Result

Companies fined over $1M for immigration breaches

by Renae Stampp
April 06, 2022
in Government
0
Government extends work permit renewal deadline until month end

83
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

(CMR) Between 2019 and 2021, Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) has levied administrative fines amounting to CI$1,045,154 on companies and individuals in breach of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision).

The fined offenses include failing to disclose a Caymanian applicant, employing a person without a work permit, making a false representation, overstaying, and causing a person to overstay.

Persons were also fined for being employed or working outside of the terms of a work permit, failing to answer truthfully, unlawful payment of a work permit, and possession of a forged document.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour Hon. Chris Saunders said, “Companies and individuals need to ensure that they remain compliant with our Immigration Laws to avoid being fined and/or prosecuted.”

“This Government is sending a clear message that if people want to continue doing business in the Cayman Islands, they must play by the rules. These rules are not arbitrary. They are not voluntary. They are the law of the land. These laws are designed to ensure that Caymanians are given fair opportunity in their own country, which is no different than any other country around the world requiring their nationals to be given priority,” Mr Saunders said.

During the three-year period, WORC collected CI$740,256.60 of the total fines levied. Fees in the amount of CI$200,472.50 were transferred to the Courts Office for further disposition. An additional CI$104,425 was deemed to be non-collectible due to the company or individual’s inability to pay.

In these instances, other avenues of redress are followed, including the revocation of the affected work permits.

The chart below provides a breakdown of fines issued and collected during 2019, 2020 and 2021:

  Total Breaches Companies Individuals Total Fines Issued Total Fines Collected Not Collected/

Court

Not Collected Stayed/Reassessed
2019 137 53 84 $339,012.50 $317,383.00 $7,662.50 $13,967.00
2020 118 32 86 $312,572.50 $139,674.50 $109,080.00 $63,818.00
2021 150 45 105 $393,569.00 $283,199.00 $83,730.00 $26,640.00
Total 405     $1,045,154.00 $740,256.50 $200,472.50 $104,425.00

Each year, there were several repeat offenders. In 2019, two companies and four individuals had multiple offenses filed against them. In 2020, one company and four individuals were fined for multiple offenses. In 2021, three companies and eight individuals were in breach of the Islands’ Immigration Laws on multiple occasions.

Deputy Premier Saunders noted that public “whistleblower” assistance is vital when it comes to ensuring compliance.

He said, “I would like to thank the many individuals who have used the compliance portal and reported suspected breaches. We serve the public and also require the help of the public in identifying and prosecuting offenders.”

WORC Acting Interim Director Jeremy Scott outlined new measures in place to improve the detection of breaches and enforcement of the relevant laws moving forward.

He said, “I am also pleased to report that WORC is enhancing its Compliance Unit through a number of strategies, including a review of the administrative systems to verify if an offending company or individual has the financial means to pay a levied fine. Moving forward, if companies or individuals are unable to pay, outstanding matters will be referred to the Director of Prosecutions (DPP) for review and potential Court charges.”

Mr. Scott also noted that WORC’s computer systems are being upgraded to ensure that timely notice of expired work permits will be provided to the Compliance Unit for follow-up and enforcement.

These measures are complemented by the set-up of a high-risk registry for repeat offenders that will be closely monitored by Compliance Unit staff.

Deputy Premier Saunders said, “In addition to monitoring and sanctioning repeat offenders, on the flip side, we will be rewarding those employers who follow the letter and spirit of our Immigration Laws by hiring, training and advancing Caymanians through a new accreditation system based on their past and ongoing human resources practices. Although we are focusing strongly on compliance, enforcement, and redress, we are also keen to give credit where it is due.”

Related posts:

Premier urges public to be prepared for hurricane season
ReGen negotiations extended to 31 July
Charles Clifford to retire from CBC in 2024
Vendor applications invited for Seven Mile Beach
Share your vote!


No, thanks.
How do you feel after reading this?
  • Fascinated
  • Happy
  • Sad
  • Angry
  • Bored
  • Afraid
Tags: WORC
Renae Stampp

Renae Stampp

A regional writer with almost 10 years of experience working in various news media including two major media houses in Bermuda and Jamaica. Renae provides professional content for our regional and international audience.

Related Posts

Premier calls for diversity and inclusion on Government-appointed bodies

Premier urges public to be prepared for hurricane season

by Renae Stampp
June 1, 2023
0

(CMR) As the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts today, 1 June, Premier Wayne Panton is urging individuals, families, businesses, and...

Mount Trashmore to be capped off next year

ReGen negotiations extended to 31 July

by Renae Stampp
May 30, 2023
0

(CMR) Negotiations between the Cayman Islands Government and Dart to reach financial close for ReGen, Cayman’s Energy and Recycling Centre,...

Charles Clifford awarded MBE

Charles Clifford to retire from CBC in 2024

by Renae Stampp
May 26, 2023
0

(CMR) Charles Clifford is expected to retire as the director of Customs and Border Control in July 2024; as a...

Vendor applications invited for Seven Mile Beach

Vendor applications invited for Seven Mile Beach

by Renae Stampp
May 18, 2023
0

(CMR) The Public Lands Commission (PLC) is accepting applications for permits to sell or trade goods and/or services on Seven...

New director and deputy director of Lands appointed

Land register rectification fees temporarily waived

by Renae Stampp
May 18, 2023
0

(CMR) The Department of Lands and Survey has announced the temporary waiver of the $50 application fee to rectify land...

CIG agencies complete successful hurricane preparedness  exercise

CIG agencies complete successful hurricane preparedness exercise

by Renae Stampp
May 12, 2023
0

(CMR) Over 150 employees from the Public Works Department, National Roads Authority, and the Department of Vehicle and Equipment Service...

Next Post
TCHT: Cruise Ships returning to Cayman

TCHT: Cruise Ships returning to Cayman

Recent News

Tony O’Connell Ebanks convicted of indecent assault on young child

Businessman arrested in fatal crash denied bail variation to travel overseas

June 3, 2023
OfReg announces interim CEO

 6MW of capacity released to renewable energy programs

June 2, 2023
Armed men rob pregnant woman on Town Hall Road

Police investigate armed robbery at restaurant on Lawrence Blvd

June 2, 2023
Youth workers found not guilty after 5 week trial

Caymanian woman loses kids, job, and home after being arrested in Jamaica

June 2, 2023
TCHT: Is Cayman ready for the digital waves?

TCHT: Is Cayman ready for the digital waves?

June 2, 2023
Health City partners with Tomlinson Furniture for Sleep Lab upgrade

Health City partners with Tomlinson Furniture for Sleep Lab upgrade

June 2, 2023
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2023 CMR Cayman's Premier News Source - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Ask The Marl Road
  • Breaking News
  • Business
    • Finance
  • Cayman Crime Watch
  • Cayman Small Business
  • Cayman Wellness
  • Cayman’s Youth
  • Celebration of Life
  • Community Notices/Events
    • Accidents
    • Police
    • Weather
  • Consumer Protection
    • Scammers
    • COVID-19
    • What would you do?
  • CMR Videos
    • The Cold Hard Truth
    • Cayman Voices
  • Court Cases
    • Civil
    • Criminal
  • Election 2021
  • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Music
  • Events
  • Family
    • Education
    • Fury Friends
  • Government
    • Road Closures
  • Investigative Reports
  • Legal Notices
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Health
    • Medical Experts
  • Live Show
  • News Roundup
  • Opinions
    • Polls
    • Cartoons
  • Politics
    • Parliament
  • Regional News
  • Rumor Has It
  • Science
  • Social Media Happenings
    • Jackass of the Day!
    • Lost & Found
  • Sports
  • Tech News
  • Weird & Unusual News
  • World News
  • Sponsored Content

Copyright © 2023 CMR Cayman's Premier News Source - All Rights Reserved