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Meet Our New Employment Relations Advisor
Join us in welcoming Nakita Trotman to the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC). In her new role as Employment Relations Advisor, Nakita will be assisting members with their Human Resources and Industrial Relations matters.
A Snapshot of BEC’s Advocacy Efforts- May 2024
We represent You! The Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) remains steadfast in advocating for employers’ interests. From May 24 to May 27, 2024, the BEC was among employers from across the Caribbean in attendance at meetings in Antigua and Barbuda. During these sessions, which were on the sidelines of the 4th UN Summit for Small Island
Department of Emergency Management – Emergency Shelter Booklet 2024
Please take some time out to read and familiarise yourselves with the updated information provided in the Emergency Shelter Booklet developed by the Department of Emergency Management. Select here to load and read: Emergency Shelter Booklet – 2024
Pandemic Contribution Levy – Companies
Please note this guidance was received from the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA). Should you have queries regarding the information provided, please contact them via email at [email protected] or via telephone at 535-8600.
Guidance from the Barbados Revenue Authority
Pandemic Contribution Levy for Individuals Select the button shown below to read the guidance issued by the Barbados Revenue Authority regarding the Pandemic Contribution Levy for Individuals. Pandemic Contribution Levy for IndividualsDownload
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 keeping eye on job losses”
There has been a reduction in the employment rate across Barbados and our Executive Director explains how the situation is being monitored through the eyes of an Employer and Business Membership Organisation such as the BEC.
“Pressure from backlog”
Our Executive Director highlights the challenges presented to employers and employees relative to the backlog of Home Isolation clearances.
Guidance for Employers on Leave Arising from COVID-19 Exposure
As the COVID-19 cases continue to increase, many employers have been faced with many leave requests over the last few weeks. However, every scenario is not the same as some employees fall into varying categories such as positive cases (persons in hospital or home isolation), primary contacts or secondary contacts. To allow for careful application
