Title 24 — Labor
20 chapters · 305 sections in this title.
24 V.I.C. § 381 Penalties
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(a) Any person who willfully assaults, resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes, or willfully attempts to assault, resist, prevent, impede, or interfere with a mediator, arbitrator or member of the PERB or any of their agents or employees in the lawful performance of their dutie…
24 V.I.C. § 382 Disposition of fines
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Monies collected by the courts or the PERB as fines for contempt or as penalties under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands or disbursed as the court or the PERB, whichever has levied the fine or penalty, finds equitable.
24 V.I.C. § 383 Suits by and against labor organizations
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(a) Suits for violation of contracts between a public employer and an exclusive representative, or between labor organizations, may be brought in any court of this Territory having jurisdiction of the parties, including the Federal District Court, without respect to the amount in…
24 V.I.C. § 401 Declaration of purpose
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The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the public welfare requires that minors be protected from conditions of labor which have a pernicious effect on their health, morals and educational competence of youth, and to this end, the purpose of this chapter is to regulate the…
24 V.I.C. § 402 Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter, unless otherwise provided or the context requires a different construction, application or meaning—Commissioner means the Commissioner of Labor or his authorized representative.Education, Health, and Human Services mean respectively the Commission…
24 V.I.C. § 403 Occupations in which minors may not be employed; findings and orders of Commissioner
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(a) Except as hereinafter provided, no minor shall be employed or permitted to work in any occupation in the Virgin Islands, in or involving(1) heavy construction work;(2) the operation of power-driven, metal-forming, punching and shearing machines;(3) the making of alcoholic bev…
24 V.I.C. § 404 Administration by, and regulations of, Commissioner; consultation with other officials
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Except as herein otherwise specifically provided, the Commissioner shall administer the provisions of this chapter, and is authorized to issue, subject to the approval of the Governor, such regulations and orders consistent with the provisions of this chapter as may be necessary …
24 V.I.C. § 405 Nonapplicability to employment of minors under certain programs; notice
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to employment of minors under supervised on-the-job training programs, including apprenticeship or student-learner programs, authorized by law; Provided, That an employer shall prior to commencement of a minor's employment under such…
24 V.I.C. § 406 Violation of chapter or rules or regulations
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Any employer who wilfully violates any provision of this chapter or of any rules or regulations pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
24 V.I.C. § 407 Injunctive actions by Attorney General
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In addition to any other penalty specified by law, the Attorney General may bring action in any of the Courts of the Virgin Islands to restrain violations of this chapter.
24 V.I.C. § 421 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) “Employee” means any person currently employed, laid off with reemployment rights, or on leave of absence. The term “employee” shall not include applicants for employment, agents, contractors or any ot…
24 V.I.C. § 422 Inspection of personnel files
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(a) An employer shall, at reasonable times, upon request of an employee permit that employee to inspect his personnel files. The employer shall make these records available during the regular business hours of the office where these records are usually and ordinarily maintained, …
24 V.I.C. § 451 Unlawful practices
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(a) In addition to other remedies, any person who has been discriminated against as defined in this section may bring an action for compensatory and punitive damages in any court of competent jurisdiction. The court in such action shall award to the plaintiff reasonable attorney'…
24 V.I.C. § 451a Retaliation against employees prohibited
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(a) An employer shall not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against an employee regarding the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment because the employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, reports or is about to …
24 V.I.C. § 451b [Renumbered.]
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24 V.I.C. § 451b Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
24 V.I.C. § 452 Enforcement agency; investigations; conciliation
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The Department of Labor, hereinafter referred to as the “department”, shall have jurisdiction over the subject of employment practices and discrimination made unlawful by this chapter. When it shall appear to it that an unlawful employment practice or discrimination may have been…
24 V.I.C. § 453 Complaint
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(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged unlawful employment practice or discrimination may file with the department a verified complaint in writing which shall state the name and address of the person, employer, or employment agency alleged to have committed the unl…
24 V.I.C. § 454 Investigation; conciliation; hearing
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(a) After the filing of any accusation, an investigation shall be made and an attempt to eliminate such practice or discrimination shall be made as provided in section 402 of this title, unless such attempt has previously been made. (b) In case of failure to eliminate such practi…
24 V.I.C. § 455 Order
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If the department finds, after hearing, that a respondent has engaged in any unlawful employment practice or discrimination, as defined in this chapter, the department shall state its findings of fact and shall issue and cause to be served on such respondent an order requiring su…
24 V.I.C. § 456 Rules and regulations
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The department shall make such rules and regulations, with the approval of the Governor, not inconsistent with this chapter, for the carrying out of the provisions of this chapter and for the efficient enforcement thereof.
24 V.I.C. § 457 Review
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(a) Any person aggrieved by a final order of the department granting or denying in whole or in part the relief sought may obtain a review of such order by filing in a court of competent jurisdiction, within 30 days of its issuance, a written petition praying that such decision of…
24 V.I.C. § 458 Enforcement
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The department may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of any order issued pursuant to this chapter and for appropriate temporary relief or restraining order and shall certify and file in the court a transcript of the record in the proceedings, includ…
24 V.I.C. § 459 Stay
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The commencement of proceedings under sections 407 or 408 of this title shall not operate as a stay of the department's order, unless specifically ordered by the court.
24 V.I.C. § 460 Construction
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Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to conflict with the laws relating to child labor, nor to prohibit the establishment and maintenance of bona fide occupational qualifications, nor to prevent the termination or change of the employment of any person who is unab…
24 V.I.C. § 461 Penalty
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Whoever shall wilfully resist, prevent or interfere with the department or any of its agents or representatives in the performance of duties pursuant to this chapter, or who shall, in any manner, wilfully violate an order of the department, shall be fined not more than $200 for t…
24 V.I.C. § 462 Definition
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term “employer” includes individuals, corporations, other legal entities, and all departments, offices, boards, institutions, branches, independent instrumentalities, and other agencies of the Government of the Virgin Islands.
24 V.I.C. § 465 Prohibited inquiry, investigation and use [Repealed]
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24 V.I.C. § 465 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
24 V.I.C. § 465a Definitions
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(a) “Applicant” means any person a private employer, public employer, or a public employer’s agent, vendor, or contractor considers when identifying potential employees through any means including, but not limited to recruitment, solicitation, or seeking personal information, or …
24 V.I.C. § 466 Exceptions [Repealed]
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24 V.I.C. § 466 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
24 V.I.C. § 467 Handling of criminal records [Repealed]
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24 V.I.C. § 467 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
24 V.I.C. § 468 Penalties [Repealed]
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24 V.I.C. § 468 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
24 V.I.C. § 469 Exceptions [Repealed]
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24 V.I.C. § 469 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 Virgin Islands Code AnnotatedCopyright © 2026 All rights reserved.
24 V.I.C. § 470 Penalties
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(a) Any employer who violates this subchapter may be subject to an action by the applicant to recover actual damages from that person or $200, whichever is greater, plus costs and reasonable attorney’s fees as a civil penalty. (b) The remedies under this section are in addition t…
24 V.I.C. § 471 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Advance notification” means a written declaration by an employer, in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner that a plant closing, mass layoff or relocation will occur.(2) “Affected employees” means an employee who may reasonably be expec…
24 V.I.C. § 472 Advance notification
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(a) (1) Every employer with fewer than 1,000 employees who is closing a facility or planning a relocation or other action that results or will result in an employment loss shall at least 90 days before such action give advance notification to the Commissioner, any affected employ…
24 V.I.C. § 473 Severance pay
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(a) (1) No later than one pay period the termination, the employer shall pay every affected employee a severance payment equal to one week's pay for every year of service with the employer. Severance pay for service in months over a year must be prorated accordingly; but a labor …
24 V.I.C. § 474 Preference in hiring; employment assistance
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(a) Employees affected by a plant closing must be given permanent preference in hiring and employment at other work places of the employer. Any employee who is so rehired or employed must be granted seniority as determined on the date of termination of employment. (b) The Commiss…
24 V.I.C. § 475 Right to purchase facility
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Employees affected by a plant closing shall have the right of first refusal to purchase an affected facility within 90 days of the employer's notice to close the facility as provided by section 472 of this chapter. If the employees do not elect to purchase the facility the Govern…
24 V.I.C. § 476 Penalties
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(a) Any employer who willfully violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation issued under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $3000 for every affected employee. (b) Any employer who has been a…
24 V.I.C. § 477 Injunctions
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In addition to any other penalties prescribed by law, the Attorney General may bring action in any court in the Virgin Islands to restrain violations of this chapter.
24 V.I.C. § 478 Regulations
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The Commissioner may adopt such rules and regulations, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, pursuant to the provisions of Title 3, chapter 35, Virgin Islands Code, as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
24 V.I.C. § 609 Short title
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This chapter may be cited and shall be known as the “Youth Transitional Employment Act.”
24 V.I.C. § 610 Legislative declaration of purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide for an employment program in the 11th and 12th grades of high school, for a period of one (1) year to assist young individuals who need and can benefit from an employment program immediately upon graduation from high school or a recognize…
24 V.I.C. § 611 Establishment of Youth Transitional Employment Program
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There is established within the Department of Labor a program to be called the “Youth Transitional Employment Program”. For the purpose of this chapter and unless the definition clearly indicates otherwise, “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of…
24 V.I.C. § 612 Individual eligible for the Youth Transitional Employment Program
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(1) To become a participant in the Youth Employment Transitional Employment Program, a person must be an eligible youth who—(1) is domiciled in the Virgin Islands;(2) is an 11th or 12th grader in an accredited high school or has graduated from an accredited high school or institu…
24 V.I.C. § 613 Screening and selection of applicants
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(1) The Commissioner shall prescribe specific standards and procedures for the department's screening and selection of applicants for the Youth Transitional Employment Program. The rules shall also provide for the interviewing of each applicant for the purpose of—(1) determining …
24 V.I.C. § 614 Enrollment and assignment
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(a) No individual may be enrolled in the Youth Transitional Employment Program for more than three years. (b) Enrollment in the Youth Transitional Employment Program shall not relieve any individual of obligations under the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 451 et se…
24 V.I.C. § 615 Youth Transitional Employment Program
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(a) (1) The Commissioner may make agreements with local agencies, organizations and private businesses for participation in the Youth Transitional Employment Program. The Youth Transitional Program shall be designed and administered so as to provide enrollees with vocational trai…
24 V.I.C. § 616 Approval of employers programs
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(a) (1) An employer may be paid its share under Title 33, Chapter 111, section 3092, Virgin Islands Code, on behalf of an eligible enrollee employed by such employer and participating in a program of transitional employment offered by that employer only if the program is approved…
24 V.I.C. § 617 Payments to employers
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(a) The Commissioner shall make quarterly payments to an employer participating in an approved program of employment under this act. Subject to Title 33, Chapter 111, section 3092 of this code, the amount paid to an employer on behalf of an enrollee for any period of time shall b…