(Stock Photo) An initiative by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector to ensure safety and health standards remain paramount on the agenda of organisations is once again being promoted to all workplaces across the island. Safety and Health Officer...
(Stock Photo) Members of the public are urged to sign up for any of six webinars to be hosted by the Labour Department on Tuesday, March 8; Thursday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 15. Two sessions will be held daily. The webinars, which will be held from 9:00 a.m....
(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...
