Ministry of Labour • FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for employees and employers on Dominica’s Minimum Wage Order 2025.
Employee FAQs
Workers
No.
No. Overtime is usually paid at a higher rate.
No. Minimum wage rights cannot be waived.
Employer FAQs
Compliance
Effective December 1, 2025, it applies to all employers and workers in covered categories like agriculture, hospitality, and unskilled labor—no exemptions for contracts.
Base on primary duties (e.g., agricultural laborers $9.75/hr, security guards $9.60/hr); inform workers of changes in writing if roles shift.
Yes, overtime is 1.5x the applicable minimum hourly rate; convert weekly/monthly pay to hourly for calculations.
Detailed payroll logs showing hours, rate, deductions, payments, and overtime—retain for inspection by Labour Division. Refer to the Labour Standards Act Chapter 89:05 section 29 of the 2017 revised laws of Dominica.
No deductions below the minimum; home assistants have specific weekly rates (e.g., $240/wk with meals).
Employers who contravene the provisions of the Labour Standards Act are liable to a fine imposed in accordance with Labour Standards Act Chapter 89:05 section 32 of the 2017 revised laws of Dominica.
Apart from reporting violation to the Labour Division, the aggrieved employee may appeal to the Labour Commissioner to have his/her matter referred to the Industrial Relations Tribunal in keeping with the Labour Standards Act Chapter 89:05 section 30 of the 2017 revised laws of Dominica.
Contact Ministry of Labour's Labour Division at labourdivision@dominica.gov.dm or minimumwageinfo@dominica.gov.dm or visit labour.gov.dm for guidance. You may also contact the Minimum Wage Hotlines at (767) 266-3195 or (767) 316-3195.