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20 Apr 25

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MAKE A MINIMUM WAGE ORDER

The public is advised that, under the Minimum Wage Act 2017-4, it is the intention of the Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector to introduce (1) a national minimum wage and (2) a Sectoral Minimum Wage in Barbados with effect from June 1, 2025.

21 Mar 25

Job Start Plus 2025

Young persons ages 16 to 24 years and Persons with Disabilities of ages 16 to 34 years, who are NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED in a training institution, are being invited to sign up for training under the Job Start Plus Programme.

20 Feb 25

Message by the Hon. Colin E. Jordan, M.P. Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector for World Day of Social Justice, 2025

On this World Day of Social Justice, we come together to reaffirm our commitment to fairness, equality, respect and upholding the dignity of all human beings.

29 Oct 24

Labour and Employment Relations Seminars

The Labour Department, Ministry of Labour, Social Security & Third Sector will host two seminars on November 13th, 2024 and Novmember 14th, 2024. Those interested in attending please click here to register.

17 Sep 24

Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Workshops 2024

Click here to register

June 17, 2024
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Labour Holidays With Pay Act 2017 Employment Sexual Harassment(Prevention) 2017-21 Discrimination Prevention in Employment Employment Rights Act and Ammendments

12 Jun 24

Message by the Hon. Colin E. Jordan, M.P. Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector for World Day Against Child Labour 2024

Today, Barbados joins the ILO and its member countries in observing World Day Against Child Labour. Today also marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 182, Worst Forms of Child Labour (1999), which Barbados ratified in 2000. Child labour is about the exploitation…

June 12, 2024
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World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12th. It is intended as a way to highlight the plight of working children and to support the worldwide movement against child labour.