Employment restrictions extended for three months
A moratorium on new work permits for certain job categories has been extended.
The Ministry of Economy and Labour said the extension of closed and restricted jobs will be in effect for three months, ending May 1.
According to the Work Permit Policy, the application process for jobs in the restricted job categories is the same as that for the open category, except the employer must apply for a maximum term of one year.
The employer must also submit evidence that any candidates screened and recommended by the Department of Workforce Development have been appropriately considered.
The department is expected to respond to inquiries by employers within ten working days. If the department does not respond, the employer may submit the application with written evidence that they made inquiries.
The following list of closed job categories is unchanged from the three-month period ending February 29:
Administrative assistant, airline ground agent, bank teller, carpet installer, cashier, childcare assistant, courier, customer care/service rep, debt collector, deckhand, dispatcher road transport, entertainer/ musician, executive secretary/assistant, fisherman, general bartender, general labourer, golf instructors, grocery packer, guest service agent, handyman, HR officer/ manager, intern, laundry attendant, legal clerk, librarian, office receptionist, painter, para-professional, photographer, pool/beach attendant, public relations officer, real estate agent, retail floor supervisor, room attendant, salesperson, seasonal work permits, security guard, senior clerk, taxi driver, teaching aide, technician salesperson, telephone switchboard operator, tourist retail salesperson, travel agent/ consultant, wallpaper technician, warehouse clerk
The following list of restricted job categories is also unchanged from the previous period:
Dish/pot washer, electrician, general carpenter, general mason, kitchen assistant, kitchen porter, landscape gardener (entry level), plumber, residential/ commercial cleaner, tennis instructor, waiter/ server
A spokesman for the department said: “The partner of a Bermudian, Permanent Resident Certificate holder, non-Bermudian on a work permit or other legal residents of Bermuda who have already received permission to reside may now apply to seek employment.
“Partners who do not have permission to reside may apply to reside and seek employment. Further details on Partner-Genuine and Subsisting Relationships are available online at www.gov.bm.
“The Ministry of Economy and Labour’s main aim is always to ensure the effective use of policies that create job opportunities for Bermudians. Closed and restricted job categories encourage companies to consider and develop Bermudians in the workforce.
“As the employment landscape in Bermuda continues to shift, policy amendments will reflect the changes in demand.”
• Anyone wishing to increase their skill sets and employability is encouraged to register at dwd@gov.bm and explore more options for further education through Bermuda College atwww.college.bm
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