§ 129. Replacement of nonresident employees with residents
(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 worker to fill the position of such nonresident worker, or if […]
§ 125. Definitions
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 Service. “Minimum recruitment wage” means the wage paid for a particular occupation or skill as determined semiannually […]
§ 126. Preference
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. No resident worker shall suffer any reduction in his workweek below 40 hours […]