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Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Shops Act, 2015-30. -

Adoption: 2015-12-07 | BRB-2015-L-102712

Repeals and replaces the Shops Act, Cap. 365A. Makes provision for the opening and closing hours of shops, as well as the employment conditions and health and safety of those working in shops.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Sugar Industry (Sugar Workers' Provident Fund) Order, 2011 (S.I. No. 96 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-07-14 | BRB-2011-R-90561

This Order imposes a levy on sugar manufactured in Barbados in accordance with section 26 (1) of the Sugar Industry Act.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Agricultural Development Fund Act (Cap. 252B). -

Adoption: 2001-06-21 | BRB-2001-L-87103

This Act establishes the Agricultural Development Fund and provides for its administration. The revenue of the Fund shall be administered and managed by a specified corporation and be used to finance projects and programmes that are designed for the improved development of agriculture including sugar production, the cotton industry, livestock production, fisheries and horticulture. The Act also establishes a Management Committee. The Committee shall evaluate and approve proposals for projects to be financed by the Fund.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Civil Establishment (Teachers) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999 No. 70).

Adoption: 1999-08-09 | BRB-1999-R-54908

Specifies annual salaries for various grades of teachers, counsellors and school principals.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Civil Establishment (General) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998 No. 123).

Adoption: 1998-08-24 | BRB-1998-R-50982

Sets forth ranks, classifications, and wages of public servants.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Rural Development Commission Act (Cap. 238). -

Adoption: 1996-03-01 | BRB-1996-L-87109

This Act establishes the Rural Development Commission as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its organization.
The Commission shall carry out certain infrastructure works, provide technical assistance to farmers, allocate public land to potential farmers, provide assistance to the cotton industry in rural areas and carry out other functions necessary to effectively carry out the purposes of this Act. The Commission shall appoint a Director of Rural Affairs. The Act also establishes a Rural Development Fund

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1995 (No. 2 of 1995)

Adoption: 1995-02-26 | BRB-1995-C-40110

Inserts a new section 112A on remuneration of public officers and soldiers which provides that the salaries and allowances payable to the holders of offices established under the Civil Establishment Act and the Defence Act shall not be altered to their disadvantage.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Service Suspension of Increments Act. No. 17.

Adoption: 1993-10-14 | Date of entry into force: 1993-10-01 | Date of end of application: 1994-09-30 | BRB-1993-L-36009

Provides for the suspension of increments of public officers and other employees in the public service and related bodies.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Wages Regulation (Shop Assistants) Order, 1989 (S.I. 1989 No.. 27)

Adoption: 1989-03-20 | BRB-1989-R-51913

Sets wage regulation proposals for shop assistants. Revokes the Wages Regulations (Shop Assistants) Order, 1984. Made under the Wages Council Act (Cap. 362).

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. No. 1.

Adoption: 1987-02-16 | BRB-1987-L-3352

Amends the Casual Employees (Pensions) Act (Cap. 20) and the Statutory Boards Casual Employees (Pensions) Act (Cap. 383), particularly in relation to early retirement and disability retirement from the public service.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Civil Establishment (Teachers) Order 1987. No. 53.

Adoption: 1987-01-30 | BRB-1987-R-3351

Sets forth a system of determining remuneration levels, inter alia. Revokes the Civil Establishment (Teachers) Order 1980.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Child Care Board (Private Child Care Centres) Regulations. No. 69.

Adoption: 1986-04-24 | BRB-1986-R-2537

Sets forth requirements for staff (appropriate training or experience, medical certificate and food handling certificate). Issued under the Child Care Board Act 1981. No. 34.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1985.

Adoption: 1985-07-10 | BRB-1985-L-1756

An Act to amend certain enactments relating to the age of retirement and the payment of pensions, gratuities and other allowances, 1985-18. Amends earlier legislation concerning the age of retirement and pensions of persons in the public service, and concerning survivors benefits.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Wages Regulation (Shop Assistants) Order, 1984 (S.I. 1984 No. 187)

Adoption: 1984-12-17 | BRB-1984-R-51915

Sets wage regulation proposals for shop assistants, and repeals the Wages Regulation (Shop Assistants) Order, 1982 as of 17 December 1984. Made under the Wages Council Act, 1955.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Sugar Industry (Ancillary Operations) Order, 1984 (S.I. 1984 No. 171)

Adoption: 1984-11-11 | BRB-1984-R-52080

Specifies certain sugar companies for the purposes of declaring them acillary operations to Barbados Sugar Factories Limited for the purposes of the Sugar Industry Act, 1982.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Civil Aviation (Air Navigation) Regulations. No. 25.

Adoption: 1984-01-18 | BRB-1984-R-708

Part V: Fatigue of crew.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Sugar Industry Act, 1982 (Act No. 36) (Cap. 270). -

Adoption: 1982-10-11 | Date of entry into force: 1982-11-08 | BRB-1982-L-50595

This Act concerns the development of sugar cane production in Barbados and for this purpose establishes the Research and Development Fund, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Committee and the Sugar Workers' Provident Fund. The Act also introduces measures to control the production and processing of sugar cane and the exportation of sugar. The Committee shall assess the work programmes and results of organizations having research and development functions in the growing, harvesting, handling and processing of sugar cane and carry out other functions assigned to it under this Act.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Domestic Employees (Rate of Pay and Hours of Duty) Order, 1982 (S.I. 1982 No. 81)

Adoption: 1982-05-04 | Date of entry into force: 1982-05-26 | BRB-1982-R-52088

Sets the minimum rate of pay that a domestic employee may receive and the maximum hours per week during which a domestic employee may work. Working in excess of these maximum hours is only possible with the employee's permission.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Domestic Employees (Hours of Duty) (Amendment) Act. No. 10.

Adoption: 1982-03-19 | BRB-1982-L-10292

Am Act to amend the Domestic Employees (Hours of Duty) Act [Cap. 344]. Alters the title of the principal Act to read "the Domestic Employees Act" and inserts a new s. 3A (Minimum wage and maximum hours of duty).

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Sugar Workers (Minimum Wage) Order, 1982 (S.I. 1982 No.21)

Adoption: 1982-02-08 | BRB-1982-R-51907

Sets the minimum rates of wages payable to all workers employed in the sugar industry with the exception of attorneys, managers, overseers, supervisors, chemists, laboratory assistants, secretaries, accountants, cane and sugar weighers, and monthly paid clerks.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Casual Employees Pensions (Amendment) Act, 1976-11

Adoption: 1976-05-27 | BRB-1976-L-51895

Amends the Casual Employees Pensions Act subsection 12(2) and inserts a subsection (5) concerning employees who have been suspended for a breach of discipline.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Wages Council (Shops) (Amendment) Order, 1973 (S.I. 1973 No. 134)

Adoption: 1973-08-22 | BRB-1973-R-51916

Amends paragraph 2 of the Wages Council (Shops) (Amendment) Order, 1973. Made under the Wages Council Act, 1955.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Sugar Workers (Guaranteed Employment) Order 1971. No. 61.

Adoption: 1971-04-20 | BRB-1971-R-17112

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Sugar Workers (Minimum Wage and Guaranteed Employment) Act (Cap. 359). -

Adoption: 1968-03-11 | BRB-1968-L-52074

Provides for minimum wages and guaranteed employment for workers employed in the sugar industry and for incidental or related matters. Allows the Cabinet to make minimum wage and guaranteed employment orders (number of days or hours of employment). Sets initial minimum wages. Allows the Cabinet to appoint Advisory Boards to consider the conditions of employment of sugar workers. Setsout the effects of orders and penalties for non-compliance. Establishes procedures for prosecution of offences and special defences open to employers. Establishes procedures for wages computation and obligates employers to maintain employee records. Gives the Chief, Deputy and other Labour Officers the power of entry and inspection of the premises of an employer of sugar workers. Sets penalties for obstructing the Chief Labour Officer. Gives the Cabinet the power to make additional regulations regarding the Act.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Dairy Industry (Regulation and Control) Act (Cap. 260) (Act No. 27 of 1968). -

Adoption: 1968 | BRB-1968-L-87110

This Act makes provision for the control of the dairy industry for purposes of ensuring hygienic handling of milk and in particular provides for the licensing of dairy keepers, milk processors and milk sellers. The Act also establishes a Milk Advisory Board.
A "Dairy keeper" means a person who sells or offers for sale milk produced by milk animals owned or maintained by him or her. A "milk processor" means a person who processes milk or milk products intended for human consumption. The Milk Advisory Board shall make recommendations to the Minister as to the milk industry taking into account the indications specified in this Act. The Act also contains provisions relative to inspection and appeal on decisions regarding licenses and defines regulation-making powers of the Minister for purposes of this Act.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Wages Regulation (Employees in the Manufacture of Shirts and Garments) Order, 1964 (L.N. 44)

Adoption: 1964-02-29 | BRB-1964-R-51914

Sets wage regulation proposals for employees in the manufacture of shirts and garments. Made under the Wages Council Act, 1955.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Widows and Childrens Pensions Act (Cap. 37) (L.R.O. 1991). -

Adoption: 1964-02-01 | BRB-1964-L-73384

Provides for the granting of benefits to widows and children of deceased public officers.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Teachers (Secondary Schools) Pensions Act (Cap. 56) (L.R.O. 1997). -

Adoption: 1963-02-14 | BRB-1963-L-73381

Regulates retirement pensions for secondary school teachers including circumstances under which pension is to be granted, retirement for inefficency, compulsory retirement, maximum pensions, cessation and suspension of pensions, as well as regulations when a beneficary dies or is killed while on duty.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Casual Employees Pensions Act -

Adoption: 1962-02-01 | Date of entry into force: 1962-02-01 | BRB-1962-L-51894

Provides for the grant and payment of pensions and gratuities to persons who have been employed on a casual basis in the public service. Establishes that pensions and gratuities are not an absolute right. Makes explicit the circumstances under which a pension or gratuity may be granted. Sets the rate of the pension or gratuity and terms of compensation. Defines the minimum length of service for which pensions or gratuities may be given as well as possible exceptions to this minimum. Makes pensions non-transferable. Provides compensation for the legal representatives of those who die on duty. Makes explicit that records of casual employees must be kept.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Employees Pensions (Cap. 30) (L.R.O. 1997). -

Adoption: 1962-02-01 | BRB-1962-L-73376

Provides for the provision of pensions to public employees including compulsory retirement, suspension of pensions and application of the Act when a beneficiary dies or is killed on duty.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Police Act

Adoption: 1961-10-16 | BRB-1961-L-52056

Consolidates and amends the Acts of Barbados relating to the Police Force. Part One provides preliminary definitions. Part Two sets out the designation objectives and constitution of the Police Force. This includes the establishment of the duties of the Commissioner, the Deputy and Assistant Commissioners, Superintendents, Justices of the Peace, Inspectors and Subordinate Officers. Part Three establishes the duties of the Force, including powers of arrest and additional powers in relation to the maintenance of public order. Part Four makes explicit the conditions and procedures under which an officer may be enlisted, suspended, dismissed or may resign. Part Five establishes regulations on discipline including punishment for serious offences. Part Six gives officers additional powers in ports and harbours. Part Seven has been repealed (1983-45). Part Eight establishes regulations on apprentices and the police band. Part Nine provides for the constitution and rules of the Police Association. It also restricts the activities of members of the Force vis-a-vis unauthorized organizations and commercial activity. Part Ten deals with Miscellaneous provisions on state expenditure with respect to uniforms, equipment, medical and funeral expenses as well as contains certain provsions relating to warrants. Part Eleven sets out offences and penalties for inter alia, assaulting or obstructing members of the police, improperly possessing police arms or equipment, harbouring or impersonating an officer and for refusing to come to the aid of an assaulted officer. Parts Twelve and Twelve (A) contain provisions relating to Special Constables and Traffic Wardens respectively. Part Thirteen sets out conditions under which the Minister has the power to make regulations.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Domestic Employees Act (Ch. 344, L.R.O. 1985) -

Adoption: 1961-07-01 | BRB-1961-L-51921

Provides for the regulation of hours of domestic employees.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Wages Council (Shops) Order, 1958 (L.N. 57)

Adoption: 1958-06-16 | BRB-1958-R-51918

Establishes a shops wages council. Made under the Wages Council Act, 1955.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Wages Council (Shirt and Garment) Order, 1958 (L.N. 14)

Adoption: 1958-02-11 | BRB-1958-L-51917

Establishes a wages council for employees in the shirt and garment industry. Made under the Wages Council Act, 1955.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Pensions Act (Cap. 25) (L.R.O. 2002). -

Adoption: 1947-10-23 | Date of partial entry into force: 1985-07-15 | Date of partial entry into force: 1967-04-06 | BRB-1947-L-73357

Amends and consolidates the law of Barbados relating to pensions of public officers and to make special provision for officers who retire from public service other than public service under the Government and re-enter the public service under the Government.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Teachers Pensions Act (Cap. 55). -

Adoption: 1944-07-25 | BRB-1944-L-73382

Applies to all teachers employed in public elementary schools except for those covered under the Teachers Pensions (Secondary Schools) Act. Regulates the granting of pensions upon retirement.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Agricultural Aids Act (Cap. 252). -

Adoption: 1905-02-28 | BRB-1905-L-87102

This Act makes provision in relation to the granting of loans to owners, i.e. means any person for the time being legally charged with the cultivation, or the receipt of the rents and profits, of any land, including life tenants, guardians, trustees and executors but not persons appointed by any court to take charge of, manage and cultivate, or receive the rents and profits of, land in Barbados. Loans may be granted for: (a) the purpose of carrying on the general cultivation and management of sugar plantations and all other real estate or property; (b) the purchase of stock and manure and other necessaries; (c) paying taxes; and (d) other specified expenses.

Barbados - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Mines Regulation Act (Cap. 350). -

Adoption: 1899-01-26 | BRB-1899-L-73350

Regulates matters related to mining in Barbados including with respect to occupational safety and health.