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 Issued 2022 Fourth Quarter Administrative Fines

For Immediate Release

Grand Cayman, 4 April 2023 - During the fourth quarter of 2022, Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) levied administrative fines amounting to CI$82,690.00 on companies and individuals in breach of the Immigration (Transition) Act, (2022 Revision).

The fined offences include:

  • Employment without a work permit;

  • Making a false representation;

  • Providing incomplete details;

  • Unlawful payment of a work permit

  • Employment outside the terms and conditions of a work permit;

  • Working outside of the terms of a work permit;

  • Working without a work permit;

  • Failure to disclose Caymanian applicant;

  • Obstruction of Officers;

  • Failure to answer truthfully; and

  • Failure to notify the Board

For the year 2022, there were one hundred and fifty three (153) breaches for a total fine amount of CI $351,660.00 of which CI $320,210 were collected, CI $30,400 still to be collected and CI $7,250 deemed uncollectable.

The fourth quarter fines related to forty eight (48) offences with the top main offences being employing persons without a permit; persons working outside terms and conditions of a work permit and making a false representation.  

WORC Director Jeremy Scott said, “We acknowledge a delay in processing, however employers who become impatient and allow their workers to work without permits or to work outside of their permit terms may open themselves up to greater scrutiny and may be flagged as high risk, potentially perpetuating delays in future processing of applications.”

WORC will continue to investigate reports made to them. Individuals who want to make a complaint or provide information about illegal working activities or other breaches of the Immigration Act may do so anonymously by completing the online form on www.worc.ky under the Complaints tab or by directly reporting the complaint to worccomplaints@gov.ky.

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