Useful Contacts and Resources

The following organisations are the principal regulatory and judicial bodies with which employers in Trinidad and Tobago interact. All contact details are provided for reference and should be verified directly with the relevant body, as details are subject to change.

Organisation	Role and Contact
Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago	Adjudicates trade disputes, unfair dismissal claims, and collective bargaining matters. Website: www.industrialcourt.org.tt Telephone: (868) 624-3241
Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development	Oversees employment legislation, receives retrenchment notifications, and provides labour relations guidance. Website: www.labour.gov.tt Telephone: (868) 612-9700
National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT)	Administers the National Insurance System. Handles employee registration, contribution queries, and benefit claims. Website: www.nibtt.net Telephone: (868) 625-2171
Inland Revenue Division (IRD)	Administers PAYE, Health Surcharge, and income tax. Receives TD4 returns and PAYE remittances. Website: www.ird.gov.tt Telephone: (868) 800-8299 (TAXX)
Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)	Enforces the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Chap. 88:08). Conducts workplace inspections and investigates incidents. Website: www.osha.gov.tt Telephone: (868) 677-9688
Equal Opportunity Commission	Receives and investigates complaints of workplace discrimination under the Equal Opportunity Act (Chap. 22:03). Website: www.equalopportunity.gov.tt Telephone: (868) 627-2988
Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago (HRMATT)	Professional association for HR practitioners in Trinidad and Tobago. Provides networking, training, and professional development resources. Website: www.hrmatt.com
American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AmCham T&T)	Business association providing advocacy, networking, and professional development opportunities for the private sector. Website: www.amchamtt.com