(Stock Photo) At this time of year, shops are usually operated for extended periods of time. Owners and managers are being reminded that while co-operation regarding the need to work overtime may be expected, it is not compulsory for employees to work extended shifts....
(Stock Photo) The Labour Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, is reminding entities operating under the provisions of the Shops Act, 2015-30 that Independence Day and Christmas Day are two of the four closed days stipulated by the Act. The...
(Stock Photo) Organisations across Barbados have been told that participation and consultation are key to the effective functioning of their Safety and Health Committees. This message was conveyed last week by SOL’s Health Safety Environment and Operations Specialist...
In-office visits to the Labour Department, located at the Warrens Office Complex, have been suspended for the period July 13 to 23. (FP) The Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations is advising the public that in-office visits to the Labour Department,...
(Stock Photo) Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan believes the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified how important it is to establish a resilient Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) culture and the importance of maintaining such a culture. He...
