Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

69.   Establishment and composition of minimum and equal wages commission

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    (1)   There is hereby established a Commission to be known as the Minimum and Equal Wages Commission.

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    (2)   The Commission shall comprise the following members appointed by Cabinet—

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      (a)     a Chairperson who shall be nominated by the Minister; and

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      (b)     six other members as follows—

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        (i)     one member nominated by the association that is most representative of employers,

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        (ii)     one member nominated by the association that is most representative of labour,

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        (iii)     one representative of the National Insurance Corporation nominated by the Board of the National Insurance Corporation, and

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        (iv)     three other members nominated by Cabinet.

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    (3)   The Commission shall select a Deputy Chairperson and a Secretary from amongst its members.