Ministry of Labour, Small & Micro Enterprise Dev.

On this Good Friday, we pause to reflect on sacrifice, love, and grace. May this day remind us of the power of faith and the hope that follows even the darkest moments. Wishing you peace, reflection, and renewed strength. ✝️

Honouring the strength, faith and resilience of the Spiritual Shouter Baptist community today. May their legacy continue to inspire unity, freedom and cultural pride. Happy Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day!

#OvertimePayAlert Employers, Minimum Wage Workers: A number of public holidays are ahead and so we are reminding you of the overtime pay for Minimum Wage Workers according to the labour laws of Trinidad and Tobago. For more contact our Labour Inspectors at 625-8478 option 2 or 3.

If you or someone you know has experienced HIV related discrimination there is a redress system and resources you can access at these organisations: •Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) •National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC) • As well as CAAD & HWAU at the MOLSMED

As individuals and organisations we can help end HIV related stigma and discrimination against persons living with and impacted by HIV and AIDS and ensure that no one is left behind. #ZeroDiscriminationDay #ZeroDiscrimination

#ClosureNotice Please be advised that the Ministry's Siparia Office will be closed on Thursday 19th March, 2026.

#APPLYNOW Applications are invited to suitably qualified persons for the following position within the Legal Aid and Advisory Authority. #LabourGovTT #DecentWorkTT #IndustrialPeaceTT #OpportunityForAllTT #TrinidadandTobago🇹🇹

Workplaces can be safer, inclusive & more productive with the elimination of stigma and discrimination If you or someone you know has experienced HIV related discrimination there is a redress system& resources you can access at CAAD & HWAU at the MOLSMED as well as the EOC & NACC

HIV stigma in the workplace is often driven by fear& misinformation Despite medical advancements some employees still face: • Workplace gossip • Social isolation • Internalised stigma • Limited career advancement • Job insecurity These actions undermine fair labour practices

#PublicNotice Please be advised that cheques issued between 01/10/24 - 30/09/25 that have not been encashed will become void after March 28th 2026. The following payees are asked to have cheques cashed before March 28th 2026. Kindly ignore this notice if the cheques were encashed

If you or someone you know has experienced HIV related discrimination there is a redress system and resources you can access at these organisations: •Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) •National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC) • As well as CAAD & HWAU at the MOLSMED

On this day, which places the spotlight on the persistent stigma & discrimination we encourage persons who have experienced HIV related discrimination to access the MOLSMED's : • Conciliation Advisory and Advocacy Unit (CAAD) • HIV Workplace Advocacy Unit (HWAU)

Senior Planning Officer, Mr Narendra Balroop is representing the Ministry of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development at the "Just Transition, Green and Blue Jobs in the Americas" Workshop currently being held in the Bahamas from 26th -27th February, 2026.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the American Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is proposing an initiative aimed at building a strong national culture of proactive safety among SMEs while supporting SME development in T&T. More on this soon!

Today we join the global community in reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing social justice.

#FunFact Is there a Labour Board within the Ministry of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development❓ No there isn't❗️Which Unit and Division address matters relating to workers' rights and employers obligations at our Ministry❓Find out: @tttliveonline @ttgovcomms @looptt

Senator the Honourable Leroy Baptiste and Ms. Lorris Alfred, Deputy Permanent Secretary are proud to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour being held in Morocco from the 11th -13th February 2026. #EndChildLabour #ChildRights

It takes mutual efforts, a network of persons committed to upholding the rights of children to bring an end to Child Labour. Officials of team MOLSMED join the red card challenge in line with the Ministry's role to prevent and eliminate child labour in T&T🇹🇹 . #endchildlabour

"Children must be free to pursue their dreams and access their rights, Child labour must end" Sen. the Hon. Leroy Baptiste, joins the Red Card to Child Labour Challenge. Ahead of the 6th Global Conference on the elimination of Child Labour. @ttchildren_org @tttliveonline @ilo

"Whenever a worker loses his/her job due to business closure, the worker will have protection, a financial cushion as provided by the amendments to the Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act (RSBA)." Sen. the Hon. Leroy Baptiste at a recent television interview.@tttliveonline