Title 24 — Labor
20 chapters · 305 sections in this title.
24 V.I.C. § 65 Unfair labor practices
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(1) It shall be an unfair labor practice for an employer to—(1) spy upon or keep under surveillance, whether directly or through agents or any other person, any activities of employees or their representatives in the exercise of the rights set forth in section 64 of this title;(2…
24 V.I.C. § 66 Exclusive representatives of employees; rights of individuals and groups
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Representatives designated or selected for the purpose of collective bargaining by the majority of the employees in a unit appropriate for such purposes, shall be exclusive representatives of all the employees in such unit for the purposes of collective bargaining in respect to r…
24 V.I.C. § 67 Selection of representatives; elections
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(a) Whenever a question arises concerning the representation of employees, the Commissioner may investigate such controversy and certify to the parties, in writing, the name or names of the representatives that have been designated or selected. In any such investigation, the Comm…
24 V.I.C. § 68 Prevention of unfair labor practices; complaint; hearing; order; Commissioner as Federal agent; settlement of strikes
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(a) The Commissioner is empowered to prevent any person from engaging in any unfair labor practice. (b) Whenever it is charged that any person has engaged in or is engaging in any unfair labor practice, the Commissioner may issue and cause to be served upon such person a complain…
24 V.I.C. § 69 Petition for judicial enforcement of order
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The Commissioner may petition the Superior Court or the District Court of the Virgin Islands for the enforcement of such an order under section 68 of this title and for appropriate temporary relief or restraining order and shall certify and file in the court a transcript of the r…
24 V.I.C. § 70 Petition by aggrieved person for judicial review of order
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(a) Any person aggrieved by a final order of the Commissioner granting or denying in whole or in part the relief sought may obtain a review of such order by filing in the Superior Court or the District Court, within 30 days of its issuance, a written petition praying that such de…
24 V.I.C. § 71 Stay pending judicial proceedings
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The commencement of proceedings under sections 69 and 70 of this title shall not operate as a stay of the Commissioner's order, unless specifically ordered by the court.
24 V.I.C. § 72 Time for hearing petitions
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Petitions filed under the provisions of this chapter shall be heard expeditiously and, if possible, within ten days after they have been docketed.
24 V.I.C. § 73 Evidence; subpoenas; oaths
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For the purpose of all hearings and investigations which in the opinion of the Commissioner are necessary and proper for the exercise of the powers vested in him, the Commissioner shall at all reasonable times have access to, and for the purpose of examination, the right to copy …
24 V.I.C. § 74 Contempt for refusal to obey subpoena
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In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, the Superior Court or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, upon application of the Commissioner, shall have jurisdiction to issue to such person an order requiring such person to appear before the Commi…
24 V.I.C. § 74a Arbitration
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(a) Notwithstanding an employment contract that provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the employment relationship, arbitration may be used to settle such a dispute only if:(1) the employer or employee submits a written request …
24 V.I.C. § 75 Penalties
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Whoever wilfully resists, prevents, impedes or interferes with the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative, in the performance of his duties pursuant to this chapter, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both.
24 V.I.C. § 76 Grounds for discharge
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(a) Unless modified by union contract, an employer may dismiss any employee:(1) who engages in a business which conflicts with his duties to his employer or renders him a rival of his employer;(2) whose insolent or offensive conduct toward a customer of the employer injures the e…
24 V.I.C. § 77 Complaint to Commissioner; investigations, hearings, and orders
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(a) Any employee discharged for any reason other than those contained in section 76 of this chapter may, within thirty (30) days after discharge, file a written complaint with the Commissioner. (b) The Commissioner shall cause to be served upon the employer a copy of the complain…
24 V.I.C. § 78 Judicial enforcement of orders of the Commissioner
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The Commissioner may request the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands to enforce any order issued under section 77 of this chapter. The findings of the Commissioner with respect to questions of fact shall be considered conclusive if supported by substantial evidence on the record…
24 V.I.C. § 79 Additional remedies
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In addition to the remedies provided by sections 77 and 78 of this chapter, any wrongfully discharged employee may bring an action for compensatory and punitive damages in any court of competent jurisdiction against any employer who has violated the provisions of section 76 of th…
24 V.I.C. § 80 Short title
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The chapter shall be known and cited as the “Full Employment Act of 1972”.
24 V.I.C. § 81 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(1) “Administration” means the Virgin Islands Full Employment Administration.(2) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Administration.(3) “B…
24 V.I.C. § 82 Full Employment Administration
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There is hereby created within the Office of the Governor an independent agency of the Government of the Virgin Islands to be designated as the “Virgin Islands Full Employment Administration”. The powers of the Administration shall be vested in and exercised by the Governor. The …
24 V.I.C. § 83 Repealed. June 24, 1987, No. 5265, § 1101(b), Sess. L. 1987, p. 88
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24 V.I.C. § 83 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. § 84 Objectives of Administration
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The function and objectives of the Administration shall be, to the limit of funds available for such purposes and in cooperation with Federal and Territorial departments and agencies and the private sector, to generate maximum employment opportunities in the public and private se…
24 V.I.C. § 85 Unemployment data system
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The Administration shall, in cooperation with the Department of Labor, the Employment Security Agency and other Government agencies, maintain a data system to provide continuing information on the unemployed categorized by age, sex, family responsibility and other factors designe…
24 V.I.C. § 86 Individuals eligible for training programs
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(a) No individual shall be approved by the Administrator for admission to a training program unless the Administrator finds in accordance with regulations prescribed by him, that:(1) Suitable employment opportunities for the individual are or may be substantially limited because:…
24 V.I.C. § 87 Training programs
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(a) The Administrator shall develop and approve the development of training programs for training participants. (b) To implement the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Administrator may enter into agreement with training program sponsors for the development and ope…
24 V.I.C. § 88 Standards for allowance
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(a) The Administrator, in accordance with standards prescribed by him, may pay:(1) Training allowances to training program participants;(2) Subsistence allowances to training program participants who are required to live away from their normal residence to attend a training progr…
24 V.I.C. § 89 Training programs; unemployment compensation
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(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the Virgin Islands Unemployment Insurance Laws, an eligible person participating in a training program shall not become ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits solely because of his attendance at a training program which the Administ…
24 V.I.C. § 90 [Omitted.]
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24 V.I.C. § 90 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. § 91 Special Government-sponsored work projects
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(a) In the fulfillment of the functions assigned to it by this chapter, the Administration may promote and develop employment programs and special work projects for eligible persons in the construction, repairing, maintenance and ornamentation of public works or buildings, includ…
24 V.I.C. § 92 Federal private funds
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The Administration may request, accept and utilize for the purposes of this chapter funds and assistance from any Federal department or agency or private source. The Administration, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized to sponsor projects originated under Federal law,…
24 V.I.C. § 93 Nondiscrimination
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The provisions of Title 19 of this Code, pertaining to civil rights, shall specifically apply to all special work projects, employment programs, job training programs or retraining programs provided by this chapter.
24 V.I.C. § 94 Conformity to Federal law
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If the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare or any Federal agency issues a formal ruling that any provision of this chapter pertaining to job training, retraining, special work projects or employment programs cannot be given effect without causing th…
24 V.I.C. § 95 Employment Development Fund
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(a) There is created and established in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands a special fund to be designated the Employment Development Fund. The Commissioner of Finance shall maintain and provide for the administration of said Fund as a separate and distinct fund in the Treasury, …
24 V.I.C. § 96 Rules and regulations
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The Administrator shall prescribe rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this chapter, which shall become effective in accordance with applicable law.
24 V.I.C. § 98 Surcharge for deposit into Labor Administration and Training Fund
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(a) A surcharge of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the taxable wages paid shall accrue and become payable by each employer every quarter of each calendar year subject to the limitations on wages established in section 308(c) of this title. The surcharge shall become due and be…
24 V.I.C. § 99 Labor Administrative and Training Fund
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(a) There is established in the Treasury of the Government of the Virgin Islands a special fund, separate and apart from all other public money or funds of the Government of the Virgin Islands, to be known as the “Labor Administrative and Training Fund” (hereinafter the “Fund”). …
24 V.I.C. § 111 Free enterprise and full employment
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(a) It is the responsibility of the Government of the Virgin Islands to foster free competitive private enterprise and the investment of private capital. (b) All Virgin Islanders able to work and seeking work are entitled to an opportunity for useful, remunerative, regular, and f…
24 V.I.C. § 112 Production and Employment Budget
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(a) The Governor shall transmit to the Legislature of the Virgin Islands at the beginning of each regular session a Production and Employment Budget, which shall set forth—(1) for the ensuing fiscal year and such longer period as the Governor may deem appropriate, an estimate of …
24 V.I.C. § 113 Preparation of Production and Employment Budget
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(a) The Production and Employment Budget shall be prepared under the general direction and supervision of the Governor and in consultation with heads of departments and establishments. (b) The Governor shall consult with industry, agriculture, labor, consumers, and others, with r…
24 V.I.C. § 114 Action by Legislature
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(a) When the Production and Employment Budget and the quarterly reports thereon are transmitted to the Legislature as provided by section 112 of this title, they shall be referred to the appropriate committee of the Legislature. (b) It shall be the function of such committee—(1) …
24 V.I.C. § 115 Construction of chapter
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(1) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as directing or authorizing—(1) the operation of plants, factories, or other productive facilities by the Government of the Virgin Islands;(2) the use of compulsory measures of any type whatsoever in determining the allocat…
24 V.I.C. § 125 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, unless it is otherwise provided or the context requires a different construction, application or meaning—“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor or his authorized representative.“Employment Service” means the Virgin Islands Employment Serv…
24 V.I.C. § 126 Preference
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Resident workers shall be given preference in employment in the Virgin Islands in any industry or occupation for which such workers are qualified and available. Nonresident workers shall be employed only to supplement the labor force of available and qualified resident workers. N…
24 V.I.C. § 127 Application; procedure; duties of employment service, Commissioner
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(a) The procedures set forth in this chapter shall not apply to the employment of domestic workers in private homes; Provided, That nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit compliance with any procedure now or hereafter required by the Employment Service in connection…
24 V.I.C. § 128 Recruitment of workers; clearance order; agreement
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(a) An employer applying for workers through the Employment Service shall, at the same time, file a signed copy of his application with the Commissioner and shall state (1) the place and nature of the employer's business, (2) the number of workers desired and occupational qualifi…
24 V.I.C. § 129 Replacement of nonresident employees with residents
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(a) If at any time subsequent to the employment of a nonresident worker pursuant to a clearance order the Commissioner, upon notice to such effect by the Employment Service or upon his own investigation, shall ascertain that there is available an occupationally qualified resident…
24 V.I.C. § 130 Records
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Each employer who is engaged in business in the Virgin Islands shall keep and present immediately upon demand of the Commissioner up-to-date records with the following information: (1) number, names and addresses of employees in his employ; (2) status of each with respect to lega…
24 V.I.C. § 131 Prevailing wage rates
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The Commissioner shall determine prevailing wage rates after public notice and hearing, and shall cause the same to be published in newspapers of general circulation in the Territory. Such prevailing wage rates may also be advertised throughout the Territory to all interested par…
24 V.I.C. § 132 Order
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(a) The Commissioner shall investigate all complaints involving violations of these regulations, and after notice and hearing issue an order disposing of the matter. (b) The Commissioner may petition any court of competent jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands for the enforcement of…
24 V.I.C. § 133 Appeal
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Anyone aggrieved by a decision or order of the Commissioner may appeal said decision to the Superior Court or the Court of competent jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands within ten days following the date of the decision or order. The commencement of any proceedings in any court sh…
24 V.I.C. § 134 Rules and regulations
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Within 15 days after approval of this Act, the Commissioner shall issue, subject to the approval of the Governor, rules and regulations necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. Said rules and regulations shall become effective immediately and shall h…