The Director of Employment Relations Lonny Tibbetts (seated, centre) is seen here with members of the Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals.

The Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals (CISHRP), in partnership with the Department of Employment Relations, recently held a seminar titled Labour Law 101.

A total of 37 member and non-member participants were in attendance.

The Director of Employment Relations Lonny Tibbetts was the course facilitator and focused on some of the main responsibilities HR practitioners should be aware of in order to be compliant with the labour law.

Yvette Myles, CISHRP Director of Professional Development, was pleased with the overall attendance and structure of the seminar.

“This is one part of a five part programme which prepares participants to receive a Certificate in Human Resource Studies awarded by the Society. At the end of each seminar, participants are given an exam on which they must receive a pass mark of at least 70 percent in order to be eligible for the certificate. The seminars are also open to participants not pursuing the Certificate Programme,” he said.

The organisers said they were pleased to partner with the Department of Employment Relations, Immigration Department, Health Insurance Commission, and the National Pensions Office in bringing these seminars to a reality.

Phil Jackson, President of CISHRP, said this is part of an overall strategy to enhance the knowledge of its members and non-members who are performing HR functions in their organisations.

The programme is geared towards those entering the HR profession, persons who may be new to the Islands working in an HR capacity, and practitioners who may need a refresher on the various local laws that govern the employer.

Although someone may possess a Masters Degree or other qualification, chances are they would have little knowledge on local legislation and requirements, the organisation said.

“As HR professionals, it is vital that we keep ourselves up to date with local legislation and be in compliance with the law,” the organisation said.