IF enacted into law, the two workforce bills introduced by U.S. Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan would benefit the local economy, acting CNMI Labor Secretary Leila F. Staffler said. The two bills are: • H.R. 560, or the Northern Mariana Islands Population Stabilization Act, which would allow approximately 1,600 long-term guest workers to apply for
THE CNMI Department of Labor would like to notify the public that both initial applications and weekly certification forms for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program will no longer be accepted effective March 27, 2023. Additionally, the department would like to clarify the following: • Initial applications and weekly certification forms previously submitted to the department
SHRM CNMI Chapter will host a general membership meeting in the Sunflower Room of Saipan World Resort on Friday, March 10, 2023, starting at 11:30 a.m. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Acting Secretary Leila Staffler, will provide updates on current projects and issues at the CNMI DOL. The following fees apply: $30 for SHRM-CNMI
The University of California, San Diego or UCSD is proud to announce its partnership with the CNMI in providing a free safety course on excavations and trenches in a classroom environment. The course is designed to equip construction workers, contractors, and safety officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure a safe working environment
The resignation of former Department of Labor secretary Vicky Benavente was made official yesterday and former representative Leila Staffler has been chosen as acting DOL chief in her stead. Benavente, who has served as DOL secretary for years, tendered her resignation last Dec. 31, 2022, and her exit has been lowkey since yesterday. “I submitted
