Announcements Archives - Government of Barbados Ministry of Labour

10 Sep 26

Businesses Urged To Prepare For New Wage Payment Requirements

Businesses in Barbados are being urged to prepare now for changes to wage-payment requirements under the new Protection of Wages Act, 2026-15, which is expected to come into effect shortly.

18 Aug 26

August Résumé Writing & Interviewing Skills Workshop

Please be advised that the Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Service (BECCS) will be hosting a Résumé Writing & Interviewing Skills Workshop on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The workshop will be held in the Amphitheatre, 1st Floor, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael.

14 Jul 26

Public Reminded To Register For Industrial Relations Seminar

Members of the public can still register for the Labour Department’s half-day Industrial Relations Seminar, which will take place on Thursday, July 16.

12 Jul 26

Employers Urged To Complete Employment, Earnings & Hours Survey

The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector is urging selected establishments to complete the Survey of Employment, Earnings and Hours (SEEH) by July 28, 2026. The survey is being conducted by the Ministry, with technical support from the Barbados Statistical Service and the Sagicor Cave Hill School of…

07 Jul 26

Ministry Of Labour Closed On Friday, July 10

The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, including the Labour Department and the Barbados Employment Career and Counselling Service, will be closed on Friday, July 10, to facilitate a staff retreat.

06 Jul 26

Public Invited To Register For Industrial Relations Seminar

Members of the public are encouraged to register for the Labour Department’s half-day Industrial Relations Seminar being held on Thursday, July 16. Participants will examine the Holidays with Pay Act 2017-3; the Shops Act 2015-30; and the Introduction to the Protection of Wages Bill.

04 Jul 26

Labour Ministry’s Office To Close For Cleaning July 6

The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector has advised that its offices on the First Floor of the Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael, will be closed on Monday, July 6, 2026, to facilitate a professional cleaning exercise.

10 Jun 26

Youth Encouraged To Register For Upcoming Job Start Plus Cohort

Young people who are currently not employed, enrolled in school, or participating in any form of training are encouraged to register for the Job Start Plus Programme.

28 May 26

Job Vacancies – Executive Assistant and Junior Accountant

Are you highly organized, proactive, and ready for a dynamic role ? We are seeking persons to support the General Manager of a reputable processing facility.

26 May 26

Temporary Post of Senior Labour Officer, Labour Department, Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector

Details Regarding the Temporary Post of Senior Labour Officer, Labour Department, Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector In accordance with Paragraph 2 of the Recruitment and Employment Code of the First Schedule of the Public Service Act, Cap. 29, applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for acting…

Announcements

Businesses Urged To Prepare For New Wage Payment Requirements

August Résumé Writing & Interviewing Skills Workshop

Public Reminded To Register For Industrial Relations Seminar

Employers Urged To Complete Employment, Earnings & Hours Survey

Ministry Of Labour Closed On Friday, July 10

Public Invited To Register For Industrial Relations Seminar

Labour Ministry’s Office To Close For Cleaning July 6

Youth Encouraged To Register For Upcoming Job Start Plus Cohort

Job Vacancies – Executive Assistant and Junior Accountant

Temporary Post of Senior Labour Officer, Labour Department, Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector

Businesses Urged To Prepare For New Wage Payment Requirements

Ten Faith-based Organisations Were Awarded Special Fund Grants

Employers Urged To Complete National Survey And Strengthen Labour-Market Evidence

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LABOUR DEPARTMENT

BARBADOS EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICE