2016 news

Seasonal workers leaving Jersey for three months or more should complete the online Leavers Form

Find out the Minister for Social Security's response to the Scrutiny Review of living on a low income

A major review is launched asking for public feedback on income and retirement and the Social Security scheme

Lower income households will now receive a new, targeted Christmas Bonus

The number of people actively seeking work is increasing

The Social Security Annual Report 2015 has now been published and is available to download

The Social Security department wins the 2016 Public Sector Award category for the fourth year running

More parents on Income Support become employed, supported by Back to Work schemes

JobsFest initiative returns to help get islanders into employment which again includes a series of training events and an employer incentive

Social Security has launched a new digital form to make the lives of its customers easier.

Every year, approximately 300 young people join the scheme

The latest annual consultation on the minimum wage has been released by the Employment Forum today

The leavers form is the latest Tell Us Once project to be brought in under the eGov programme

This event has been organised to coincide with Jersey Business Enterprise Week 2016, and is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to test out their business ideas and products.

Employers will receive financial support for trainees that are locally-qualified jobseekers with little or no relevant experience in the industry

An amendment to the Employment Law has also be lodged which, if approved, will introduce new employment rights for armed forces reservists

Hospitality employers are being reminded about a paid training initiative to help them recruit and train locally qualified jobseekers

Through the Hospitality Paid Training Initiative, the States is also offering employers access to financial support, worth up to £1,155 per employee, for recruiting and training locally qualified jobseekers who are new to the industry.

Under the programme, Back to Work will fund trainees’ wages at the minimum wage for up to four weeks while they are being trained in their new role