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I have written terms of employment (a contract or letter of appointment)Written terms set out your pay, hours, leave and notice. Without them, disputes come down to memory.Find out more
I know when my probation ends, and I have it confirmed in writingAsk for written confirmation before your probation end date.Find out more
I keep copies of my contract, payslips and important lettersThe side with the better records usually has the stronger case in any dispute.Find out more

My pay works out to at least TT$20.50 per hourThe national minimum wage has been TT$20.50 per hour since 1 January 2024.Find out more
I receive a payslip showing my hours, rate and deductionsYour payslip is your evidence of earnings and contributions.Find out more
My overtime is paid at the correct rateIf you earn up to TT$30.75 an hour, overtime on a normal workday is 1.5 times for the first 4 hours, 2 times for the next 4, then 3 times.Find out more
No other deductions are taken from my pay unless I agreed in writingNIS, PAYE and Health Surcharge are the standard deductions. Anything else, such as a loan or uniform charge, should be agreed in writing.Find out more

NIS, PAYE and Health Surcharge deductions appear on my payslipThese statutory deductions fund your NIS benefits and tax account. Missing deductions can mean missing contributions.Find out more
I have an NIS number and my employer has itYour NIS number stays with you for life and is needed for every benefit claim.Find out more
I have checked my NIS contribution statement in the last 12 monthsA payslip only proves NIS was deducted. Only the NIB statement proves it was paid.Find out more
I have completed a TD1 form for my current employerWithout a TD1, your PAYE may be deducted at the wrong rate.Find out more
I received my TD4 for last year by the end of FebruaryYour TD4 shows your pay and tax for the year. You need it to file a tax return.Find out more

I know my vacation and sick leave entitlementLeave comes from your contract, a collective agreement or a sector Wage Order. If you do not know yours, ask for it in writing.Find out more
I know that pregnancy and maternity leave are protectedDismissing or disadvantaging you because of pregnancy or maternity leave is prohibited.Find out more
My workplace feels safe and I know who to report hazards toEvery employer has a general duty of care, and workplaces with 25 or more employees must have a safety and health committee.Find out more

I know where to get free advice if I am dismissed, and that a dismissal dispute must be reported within six monthsAct quickly. The six-month deadline is strict.Find out more

I work in a private home, and my duties, hours and rest periods are in writingHousehold employers must set these out in writing when you start.Does not apply to meFind out more
I am not a citizen, and I have a valid work permit or CARICOM Skills CertificateWorking without the right permit puts your job and your rights at risk.Does not apply to meFind out more

Last reviewed: October 2026

General guidance only, not legal advice.