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Emergency Management (Covid-19) (Protocols) (No. 8), Directive 2022
This Directive may be cited as the Emergency Management (Covid-19) (Protocols) (No. 8) Directive, 2022.
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
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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
Public Holidays in Barbados – 2022
The following document provides the list of Public Holidays that will be observed in Barbados for the year 2022.
Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 23) Directive, 2021
This Directive may be cited as the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 23) Directive, 2021 Emergency Management (COVID-19)(Curfew) (No. 23) Directive, 2021
July 2021 Training
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