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Mar 23
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Feb 23
Seminar on Employment Rights Act 2012-9
The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector will host a seminar next month to discuss the contents of the Employment Rights Act 2012-9. The seminar, which takes place on Tuesday, March 7, in the Main Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael, runs from 9:00 a.m. to…
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Feb 23
Message For World Day Of Social Justice 2023
World Day of Social Justice was first observed globally in 2009, following a declaration at the 62nd session of the United Nations General Assembly that the Day be observed annually on February 20th. The recommendations of the Common Agenda of the United Nations are to strengthen global solidarity and to…
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Jan 23
Acting in Good Faith: Faith-based Help in Mental Health Drive
It is a move likely to be applauded by some and questioned by others – Government enlisting the help of faith-based organisations to play a meaningful role in national development. The initial intervention in this proposed partnership is to be with the nation’s children. Minister of Social Relations and the…
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Oct 22
Changes To Safety & Health At Work Act, Cap. 356
The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector is advising all employers, employees and their representatives that amendments have recently been made to the Safety and Health at Work (SHAW) Act and, for the first time, Regulations have now been included in the Act. Eight Regulations were recently published…
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Sep 22
Risk Assessment Toolkit for Managing COVID-19 and Infectious Respiratory Diseases
A risk-based approach to managing the impact of health and safety hazards allows employers to be more responsive and adopt measures that provide adequate protection for their staff. Under Section 6 (2) of the Safety and Health at Work Act, employers are required to conduct assessments of the risks that…
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Jul 22
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 30 July
Barbados will join countries across the globe to observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Saturday, July 30, under the theme: Use and Abuse of Technology.
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Jul 22
Reminder On Age Of Retirement In Private Sector
The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector is reminding the public that there is no legislation, which standardises the age of retirement for persons employed in the private sector. The contract of employment, whether oral or written, and established workplace policies are to be relied on to give direction on…
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Jul 22
Informational Brief on the webinar “COVID-19 Management Toolkit”
The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector in collaboration with Barbados Integrated Management Systems (B.I.M.S) is presenting a free webinar on the topic “COVID-19 Management Toolkit.” The webinar is open to all persons interested in using risk assessment strategies to manage infectious diseases, including COVID-19, in their workplaces.…
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Jul 22
Labour Department Webinars
The Labour Department will commence a series of webinars to discuss Labour Legislation and Industrial Relations Best Practices on Tuesday, July 12th and Thursday, July 14th, 2022. The webinars which are in keeping with the Department’s continuing effort to promote a greater degree of labour management cooperation will be held…
