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Dominican Republic labor inspections and enforcement

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2026-10-25 16:29 UTC → 2026-10-25 19:06 UTC · added removed

The Dominican Republic Ministry of Labor has initiated a series of enforcement actions and directives aimed at improving working conditions across various sectors. Following an eight-day inspection of 101 Chinese-owned businesses, the Ministry identified over 1,000 labor violations. These infractions included the evasion of employee benefits, failure to provide mandatory rest, and non-payment of overtime. Additionally, 24 businesses had their activities suspended due to imminent safety risks such as electrical hazards and inadequate sanitary facilities. Minister Eddy Olivares Ortega stated that labor laws must be respected by all companies “regardless of the owners' nationality.” In a separate directive, the Ministry addressed the lottery and betting shop sector, which employs approximately 200,000 people. Owners have been people—a workforce that is almost entirely female—across more than 110,000 locations. Minister Ortega has granted owners a 30-day window to voluntarily rectify deficiencies regarding health, safety, and labor standards. The Ministry noted that many expressed particular concern regarding small kiosks that lack basic sanitary facilities facilities, ventilation, lighting, and adequate ventilation. Following potable water. During this grace period, the Ministry will provide guidance for voluntary adjustments but will continue to intervene immediately if imminent health or safety risks are detected. Following the 30-day window, the government plans to launch massive nationwide inspections to ensure compliance with minimum wage, social security, and workplace safety regulations. regulations, including checks for ergonomic seating, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers.

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