Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Prepared by the Chief Medical Officer – Ministry of Health & Wellness
Employees in Quarantine or Self-Isolation The Prime Minister has advised that some employed persons identified through contact tracing that are tested, and who have an initial negative result, maybe required to be retested after 5 days. Until a 2nd negative result is received, those employees are required to self-quarantine. What payments are due to persons with COVID-19 or placed in mandatory isolation? The workplace’s usual sick leave and pay entitlements apply if someone is
07 Jan
Treatment of Public Holidays
Treatment of Public Holidays Dear Members, On Thursday December 31, 2020, the public was informed that Monday January 4th and Tuesday January 5th, 2021 were to be declared public holidays. Consequently, businesses questioned how these days should be treated. Payment for work on Public Holidays January 4 & 5th 2021 should be treated in a
07 Jan
BEC Operational Changes
To our valued members, clients & partners Some important changes in our operations have been triggered by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any queries about any of the information mentioned in this email, please feel free to reach out to us to discuss in more detail. Remote Operations Effective January 6th 2021 Barbados