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27 Apr

Heroes’ Day and Labour Day Public Holidays

Guidance Notes / Seasonal Holiday Guidance | Sick Leave

29 Mar

Guidance for Employers on Leave Arising from COVID-19 Exposure

Guidance Notes / Latest News

This guidance is not intended to be a policy document but to provide general guidance for managing leave due to COVID-19 exposure. Employers are advised to continue to be guided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Public Health Officials in the development of their protocols. Please contact the BEC for further guidance on

18 Jun

BEC Guidance – Amendments to Severance Payments CAP.355A

Guidance Notes

There were amendments made to the Severance Payments Act as a result of the public health emergency declared on March 28, 2020. The changes are temporary and effective June 01, 2020 to July 31, 2020.

16 Jun

Bill to amend the Severance Payments Act, Cap. 355A.

Guidance Notes

An Act to amend the Severance Payments Act, Cap. 355A.

18 May

Managing The COVID-19 Pandemic In The Workplace

Guidance Notes

Although the COVID-19 originated in China, over 100 countries have now reported laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 leading WHO to declare a global pandemic. Given that employers have an obligation to ensure a safe workplace, which includes taking steps to guard against the risk of infectious diseases, the outbreak of this new virus should prompt employers

18 May

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (COVID 19) ORDER, 2020

Guidance Notes

The Cabinet, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 28A(4) and (5) of the Emergency Management Act, makes the following Order, click Here to download

09 Mar

NIS Reminder to Employers and Employees – Termination of Services

Guidance Notes / NIS Regulations & Publications

This is a notification which serves as a reminder from the National Insurance for all employers.

02 Mar

The Police Certificate of Character Online Service

Guidance Notes

Dear Members, The process for applying for the Police Certificate has changed effective from 2nd March 2020. Users can now apply, pay and receive their certificates in one smooth operation. Please see attached information relating to the new modern system. The Ministry of Innovation Science and Smart Technology in association with the Royal Barbados Police

08 Jan

BEC Guidance – NIS Ceiling 2020

Guidance Notes / NIS Regulations & Publications

BEC guidance on the NIS Ceiling for 2020 Dear Members, Please see the below guidance on the NIS Ceiling for 2020. Thank you. Regards, Barbados Employers’ Confederation

20 Mar

BEC Guidance – Barbados Revenue Authority – Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Guidance Notes

The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs during the Budgetary Proposal and Financial Statement of March 20, 2019, stated: “...Effective July 1, 2019, the first tax band will be $50,000 at a rate of 12.5% ... the second tax band is on taxable income over $50,000 which is charged a rate of 33.5%...” “...As of

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