Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

419.   Powers of labour commissioner to recommend remedies

Where the Labour Commissioner makes a statement of finding in accordance with section 415, he or she may recommend an appropriate remedy and in particular may—

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    (a)     in an unfair dismissal matter, recommend the payment of a sum of money equal to the loss of remuneration sustained from the date of dismissal;

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    (b)     recommend the reinstatement or re-engagement of any employee where appropriate and in accordance with this Act;

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    (c)     in any case alleging an infringement of a provision of this Act, recommend that the act, conduct or omission found to be unlawful be ceased and, or not repeated, including any act, conduct or omission which is part of a collective agreement or other agreement;

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    (d)     direct the payment of remuneration where due;

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    (e)     direct an employee to repay loans advanced as wages under section 48;

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    (f)     direct any sum payable at the termination of employment including—

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      (i)     any severance or redundancy payment due under this Act,

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      (ii)     any vacation, notice or other benefits, or

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    (g)     recommend the taking of vacation leave or maternity leave when due in accordance with this Act.