CNMI DOL Reminds Employers of RIF and Closure Notice Requirements
SAIPAN – The CNMI Department of Labor is reminding all employers that written notice is required for any planned Reduction in Force or business closure, in compliance with § 80-20.1-240 of the CNMI Administrative Code, DOL said in a press release Thursday.
King-Hinds Presses USCIS to Expedite Work Permits for CNMI Long-Term Residents After Sinlaku
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds wrote to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph B. Edlow on April 20 urging immediate action on stalled Employment Authorization Document renewals for CNMI Long-Term Residents, arguing that documentation delays are creating an avoidable barrier to typhoon recovery at a time when the workforce is critically needed.
Guam Department of Labor Recruiting Seniors 55 and Older for Federally Funded Work Program
HAGÅTÑA — The Guam Department of Labor is actively recruiting participants for the Senior Community Service Employment Program, a federally funded initiative that provides part-time paid training opportunities for unemployed residents aged 55 and older.
King-Hinds Urges USCIS to Fix EAD Renewal Crisis That Could Sideline 10 Percent of CNMI Workforce
SAIPAN — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has written to the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services warning that processing failures in the renewal of Employment Authorization Documents for CNMI Long-Term Residents could affect as many as 10 percent of the Commonwealth’s workforce in the coming months.
Guam Hits 6,000 H-2B Workers for First Time in 30 Years as Military Buildup Drives Demand
A Filipino carpenter working at Naval Base Guam is the milestone worker; island’s construction workforce now double the national average per capita
Guam Labor Department and DFS to Host Job Fair Friday Ahead of March 31 Closure
HAGÅTÑA — The Guam Department of Labor and DFS Guam will co-host a job fair Friday at the DFS Galleria for employees facing displacement ahead of the retail giant’s permanent closure at the end of the month.
Saipan Chamber backs proposed NMI Labor Stabilization Act, calls bill “practical” path to workforce stability through 2039
SAIPAN — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is backing the proposed “Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act,” saying the measure would provide long-term workforce stability for businesses while reinforcing protections for U.S. workers in the Commonwealth.
King-Hinds circulates draft CNMI Labor Stabilization Act, asks Governor and community to weigh in before Congress filing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds has shared a draft proposal to revise the Commonwealth’s immigration transition framework and is asking Governor David M. Apatang and CNMI leaders to review it before she formally introduces the bill in Congress.
King-Hinds previews “Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act,” calls for longer-term CW workforce solution
Washington, D.C. — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said she is preparing to roll out a proposed measure she calls the Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act, framing it as an effort to create a more stable, long-term workforce policy as the current federal CW program heads toward its scheduled expiration in 2029.
CNMI Labor reminds employers of 60‑day notice to DOL, 30‑day notice to workers for RIFs or closures
SAIPAN — The CNMI Department of Labor is reminding employers that timely written notices are required before a reduction in force (RIF) or business closure, and that the process can be completed online.