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Workplaces are working assiduously to meet the stipulated June 15 deadline to have their sexual harassment policies in place. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, as she addressed the final Labour Management Relations Seminar at the Warrens Office Complex, recently.…

This country’s Minister of Labour will not be tolerating any undue delays in cases brought before the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) and has warned employers to turn up when called to sittings or their case will proceed in their absence. Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo made this clear today while…

The Government of Barbados is very appreciative of the significant contribution of workers to the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Programme and to the livelihood of Barbadians. Acting Chief Labour Officer, Victor Felix, showered praise on the workers, who journeyed from the tropics to brave extremely frigid temperatures on Canadian farms to…

In December 2017, the Employment Sexual Harassment (Prevention) Act 2017 was proclaimed. Under the Act, every employer must ensure that within six months of its commencement, they provide a clearly articulated, written policy statement against sexual harassment in the workplace. Acting Chief Labour Officer (CLO), Victor Felix, explained the provisions in…

If an objective assessment of Barbados’ future from an economic and social standpoint is carried out, there were some areas that needed to be addressed as a matter of urgency. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Senator Dr. Esther Suckoo, made this assertion on Tuesday while delivering opening remarks on…

Electricity may be the single most beneficial discovery known to man, but this country’s Acting Chief Labour Officer, Victor Felix, has challenged those with the knowledge about working safely around power lines to educate the public on how to protect themselves. He issued this challenge yesterday, while addressing stakeholders attending…

Employers are being reminded that they have until June 15 to have their Sexual Harassment policies in place, as required under the Employment Sexual Harassment (Prevention) Act. Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resources Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, pointed this out during her recent address at a…

Given the high potential for hazards in the construction sector, Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, is imploring stakeholders to be more proactive when it comes to safety and health on the job. She was addressing the opening of a two-day Site…

Although Government is committed to expanding some of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) programmes beyond Level 2, this country’s Minister of Labour, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, is urging graduates to make good customer service a part of their lifestyles. She offered this advice today while addressing Ocean Two Resort and Residences’…

The Employment Sexual Harassment (Prevention) Act 2017 has been proclaimed. This disclosure has come from acting Chief Labour Officer, Victor Felix, who said the Act commenced by proclamation on December 15, 2017. Mr. Felix stated: “Under the Act, every employer must ensure that within six months of its commencement, a…