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Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 8) Directive, 2021 This Directive may be cited as Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 8) Directive, 2021. 2. (1) This Directive commences on Monday 12th April, 2021 and expires Monday 26th April, 2021. (2) During the period specified in subparagraph (1), the following curfew periods are hereby imposed throughout Barbados:

Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) Directive No.7, 2021 This Directive may be cited as the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 7) Directive, 2021. A curfew is hereby imposed throughout Barbados from the 28th day of March, 2021 to the 11th day of April, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. No person shall

Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 6) Directive, 2021 WHEREAS pursuant to paragraph 15 of the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (No. 3) Order, 2020 (S.I. 2020 No. 71) made under the Emergency Management Act, Cap. 160A, it is provided that the Prime Minister on the adviceof the Chief Medical Officer may issue a directive requiring every person

Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 5) Directive, 2021 This Directive may be cited as the Emergency Management (Covid-19)(Curfew) (No. 5) Directive, 2021. A curfew is hereby imposed throughout Barbados from the 1st day of March, 2021 to the 14th day of March, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Read the No.

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

(Bridgetown, BARBADOS) The Barbados Revenue Authority is calling on persons who have filed for the 2019 Reverse Tax Credit (RTC) earlier this year, to update their banking information in TAMIS by Monday, December 7.