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This Directive may be cited as Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 13) Directive, 2021. A curfew is hereby imposed throughout Barbados from the 26th day of July, 2021 to the 8th day of August, 2021 between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 13) Directive, 2021

This Directive may be cited as the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 12) Directive, 2021. This Directive commences on Tuesday 13th July, 2021 and expires on Sunday 25th July, 2021. Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 12) Directive, 2021 Regards, Barbados Employers’ Confederation

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This new Protocol Directive commences June 29th 2021 and will expire on July 19th 2021. Please select the link highlighted below to read, and be guided accordingly. Read: Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol Directive, 2021 Regards, Barbados Employers’ Confederation

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 – 2021

Work from home – Human factors or ergonomic considerations for teleworking CORRESPONDING AUTHORS:Michelle M. Robertson, PhD, CPEExecutive Committee,International Ergonomics AssociationExecutive Director,Office Ergonomics Research Committee Kathleen Mosier, Ph.D.President, International Ergonomics AssociationProfessor Emeritus, San Francisco State University

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

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

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