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 Operation Targets Persons Working Outside the Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grand Cayman, 28 June 2023 – The Enforcement & Compliance Unit at Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) continue their operations whereby enforcement inspections are carried out.

In partnership with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), the operation’s purpose was to seek out persons or employers who are in contravention of the Immigration Transition Act.

The operation focused on inspections at a number of local bars in the George Town area and an air conditioning company. These inspections were deemed necessary due to information received and the proactive action of WORC officers.

The two separate operations found three (3) persons in violation which resulted in arrests for working outside the terms and limitations of their work permits.

Acting Deputy Director Mervin Manderson stated “Nearing the end 2022, WORC Compliance Officers carried out a series of proactive operations which continued into 2023. Although we previously reported on the 2022 operations which resulted in arrests, persons and employers continue to carelessly breach the Immigration Transition Act. Employers are reminded to ensure their staff are working with valid permits and in the correct occupations.” 
He further stated, “Employers can complete an amendment application to capture separate work duties instead of allowing them to work outside of their permit terms.”

WORC continues to investigate information received from the public and will execute operations when necessary to bring offenders to justice.
Persons who want to provide WORC with information may do so anonymously by completing the online form on the WORC website www.worc.ky under the complaints tab or email worccomplaints@gov.ky.

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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