§ 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 […]
§ 127. Application; procedure; duties of employment service, Commissioner
(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 with such employment of domestic workers. (b) For the purposes of […]
§ 128. Recruitment of workers; clearance order; agreement
(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 qualifications of such workers, and (3) the wages to be […]