PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT PERSON
Astia LeBron | 340.773.1994 ext. 2114 | FAX 773-1858 |alebron@vidol.gov

VIDOL Launches Follow-up Investigation, After Preliminarily Inquiry, to Measure the Impact of Downsizing at Cost-U-Less St. Thomas

USVI-Saturday, February 1, 2020-Based on reports to the VI Department of Labor (VIDOL), actions have been taken to gather information in efforts to launch an official investigation to acquire details of the impact on former employees of Cost-U-Less, St. Thomas . Although this investigation does not imply any violation has occurred, the Department remains vigilant in order to prevent unfair labor practices.Commissioner

Gary Molloy encourages affected individuals to visit the Department, “Monday special accommodations will be made between the hours of 2PM-5PM to assist, solely, the affected individuals from the Cost-U-Less St. Thomas lay-off.” The VIDOL will continue to provide services through-out the week during regularly scheduled office hours. For more information on employer laws regarding downsizing compliance see 24 V.I.C. § 472.

To contact the VIDOL on St. Thomas, call (340)776-3700. To contact the St. Croix District, call (340)773-1994.