Opportunities exist for Barbadians with skills and techniques in braiding and barbering to work in Canada’s hospitality sector.
Interested persons may send their résumés to the Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Service (BECCS), of the Ministry of Labour, Social Security & Third Sector, at [email protected].
Candidates seeking posts as braiders should place Braiding Technician – Canada, in the subject area of the email,...
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 1:00 p.m.
It is in keeping with the Labour Department’s continuing...
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 rebuild trust in government by “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities...
OVERVIEW OF JOB START PLUS
Job Start Plus connects young people from 16 to 24 years with businesses and third sector organizations partnering with the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, to offer job placements. These job placements offer those with little to no work experience, the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in the world of work. Young persons also...
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 Third Sector Colin Jordan who chaired the discussions has pointed to...
At this time of year shops are usually operated for extended periods of time. Owners and managers are therefore reminded that while co-operation regarding the need to work overtime may be expected, it is not compulsory for employees to work extended shifts. Reasonable prior notice should be given to employees who are required to work additional hours - unless...
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 in the Official Gazette VOL. CLVII No. 76, on July 8, 2022. These...
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 may occur as a result of the activities in...