Important Changes to WORC Services

Grand Cayman, 27 May 2024 – In an effort to better service customers, Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) will be going through a transition period and changes in services will occur.

JobsCayman Portal Goes Offline

Effective 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 29 May, the current JobsCayman portal will no longer be available. This includes payments, job seeker registration, employer registration, posting job ads, and applying for jobs.
 

Customer Care Relocates to Artemis House – 67 Fort Street George Town

Effective, Monday 3 June, the Customer Care services will relocate to Artemis House. Customers will be able to access the same services that were offered at Apollo House West such as:

  • Payments
  • Submission of Applications
  • Passport Endorsement Stamps


Customers can park at the Apollo House West parking lot and follow the signs to Artemis House.  All other WORC services remain at Apollo House West which include the Employment Services and Training & Development Unit for Caymanians seeking employment or training.

 

WORC Online Services & Temporary Payment Arrangements

 As the existing JobsCayman online portal goes offline,  a site offering reduced online services will be available on 3 June. This site is temporary and will allow the final developing and testing of the new WORC Jobs & Online Payment  Services which is anticipated to launch on 18 June 2024.

The temporary site will have the following key functionalities:

  • Employers can continue to post job advertisements on worc.ky, and
  • Job-seekers can still search and apply for jobs on worc.ky.


However, payments must be made in-person. Customers submitting three (3) or more applications are encouraged to utilize the corporate drop bag to reduce wait times. Customer Care Officers will be on hand to review documents and ensure drop off is handled as efficiently as possible.

Passport Endorsement Stamps for Immediate Travel

WORC requests that during this time of transition only persons with immediate travel plans who want to secure a passport endorsement stamp to do so within ten (10) days before travelling. This measure will assist WORC in managing the high demand of this service as the summer approaches and persons travel plans increase. Persons are also reminded that a valid permit license can also be used as a travel document.

WORC appreciates your understanding and cooperation as these changes commence to enhance our service delivery. The office number remains the same at 945-9672, toll free 1-800-534-9672 or email WORC@gov.ky. For further updates on these changes visit worc.ky or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

WORC Announces Updated Requirements for Online Portal

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 20 October 2025 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) advises all employers and job seekers of important updates to advertising and recruitment feedback requirements on the WORC Online portal that will take effect on November 1, 2025. These updates are designed to improve promote greater transparency in the hiring process and to strengthen opportunities for Caymanian job seekers.

Beginning 1 November 2025, employers must comply with the following key changes:

  • Broader scope of mandatory advertising:

    • All positions, including part-time roles for annual work permits, must be advertised on the WORC Online Portal for at least 14 consecutive days, unless specifically exempt (e.g., domestic helpers, caregivers, pastors/ministers, or positions granted a waiver).

  • Greater detail required in advertisements:

    • Job postings must now include: job title, duties, qualifications, salary and all benefits, work hours, job type, location, and any special conditions or requirements.

  • Caymanian applications:

    • When a Caymanian applies, employers are required to log the outcome in the portal. If a Caymanian applicant is not hired, structured feedback must be provided. Should the employer proceed with a work permit application, additional mandatory documentation must accompany the submission.

Employers will be obligated to record application outcomes and provide feedback for all Caymanians who apply directly through the WORC Online Portal.

Caymanian Job seekers, in turn, are encouraged to actively update their records to indicate whether they were interviewed, not selected, or successfully hired as this will be used by Boards and Administrators in work permit considerations. Where feedback has been received, applicants should confirm the outcome in the portal within three (3) business days. By actively monitoring and updating their applications in the WORC Online Portal, Caymanian job seekers will be able to follow the recruitment process more transparently and strengthen their participation in the local labour market.

WORC remains committed to promoting fair and transparent employment practices that prioritise Caymanian talent, while ensuring employers have a clear and structured recruitment process.

For more information on the updated requirements, visit www.worc.ky. For any questions or assistance, please contact WORC at 945-9672 or email WORC@gov.ky for more information.

Grand Cayman

Apollo House West,
87 Mary Street,
George Town, Grand Cayman

Telephone

+1 (345) 945-9672
+1 (800) 534-9672 (TOLL FREE)

Email

WORC@gov.ky

Cayman Brac

District Administration Building,
19 Kirkconnell Street,
Stake Bay, Cayman Brac

Telephone

+1 (345) 948-2222