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Guidance for Employers on the Appropriate Use of the U32006A Form for Suspension without Pay
Dear Members, We are sharing some guidance with you on how employers should appropriately use the NIS "U32006" form commonly termed as the Green Paper when handling Suspension without Pay.Please select here or the button shown below to load and save the guidance for ease of reference. BEC-Guidance-Appropriate-Use-of-NIS-U32006A-Form-for-Suspension-without-Pay-1Download Should you require any further clarification on
Guidance for Employers on Leave Arising from COVID-19 Exposure
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
BEC Guidance – Amendments to Severance Payments CAP.355A
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.
Bill to amend the Severance Payments Act, Cap. 355A.
An Act to amend the Severance Payments Act, Cap. 355A.
Managing The COVID-19 Pandemic In The Workplace
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
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (COVID 19) ORDER, 2020
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
NIS Reminder to Employers and Employees – Termination of Services
This is a notification which serves as a reminder from the National Insurance for all employers.
The Police Certificate of Character Online Service
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
BEC Guidance – Barbados Revenue Authority – Personal Income Tax (PIT)
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