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Barbados - - Law, Act

Safety and Health at Work (Amendment) Act, 2022. -

Adoption: 2022-05-23 | BRB-2022-L-113791

Barbados - - Law, Act

Whistleblower Protection Act, 2021. -

Adoption: 2021-12-20 | BRB-2021-L-113792

An Act to deter and combat corruption and other improper conduct by encouraging and facilitating disclosures of such conduct, protecting the persons who make such disclosures and regulating the receipt, investigation and other treatment of such disclosures.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Employment (Prevention of Discrimination) Act, 2020. -

Adoption: 2020-08-05 | BRB-2020-L-110880

Barbados - - Law, Act

Remote Employment Act, 2020. -

Adoption: 2020-08 | BRB-2020-L-110881

This Act provides for non-nationals who work remotely from Barbados for a period of 12 months to be deemed non-resident for income tax purposes and provide for related matters.

Barbados - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS (CRSF) 2019 – 2025. -

Adoption: 2019-10 | INT-2019-M-110909

Barbados - - Law, Act

The Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Prevention and Control) (Amendment) Act, 2019 (2019-22). -

Adoption: 2019-05-20 | BRB-2019-L-108812

Barbados - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2019 (2019-15). -

Adoption: 2019-05-20 | BRB-2019-L-108867

Repeal and replacement of section 15 of the Constitution
Repeal and replacement of section 26 of the Constitution
Repeal and replacement of section 78 of the Constitution

Barbados - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2019 (2019-16). -

Adoption: 2019-04-04 | BRB-2019-L-108868

Barbados - - Law, Act

Holidays with Pay Act, 2017-3. -

Adoption: 2017-02-02 | BRB-2017-L-104935

Repeals and replaces the Holidays with Pay Act (Cap. 348) and provides for the payment of wages to employees for annual holidays.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Trafficking in Persons Prevention Act, 2016. -

Adoption: 2016-06-01 | BRB-2016-L-102713

NOTE: Act has been passed in Parliament but is waiting to be approved and to come into force (21/09/2016).

The Act repeals the Transnational Organized Crime (Prevention and Control) Act, 2011 (Act 2011-3) in order to make fuller provision for the prevention of the trafficking in persons and the implementation of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime.

The Act broadens the scope of the offences by creating an offence where trafficking in persons takes place within the country and creates a special offence with heavier penalties in relation to the trafficking of children.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Domestic Violence (Protection Orders) (Amendment) Act 2016. -

Adoption: 2016-02-10 | BRB-2016-L-104933

Barbados - - 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 - - Law, Act

Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2015. -

Adoption: 2015-10-28 | BRB-2015-L-104931

Barbados - - Law, Act

Severance Payments (Amendment) Act, 2015. -

Adoption: 2015-05-06 | BRB-2015-L-102714

The Act amends the Severance Payments Act Cap. 355A to provide for a suspension of contributions to the severance fund for a period of three years.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Health Services (Amendment) Act, 2015. -

Adoption: 2015-05-06 | BRB-2015-L-104934

Barbados - - Law, Act

Education (Amendment) Act, 2014. -

Adoption: 2015-03-11 | BRB-2015-L-101021

Barbados - - Law, Act

Immigration (Amendment) Act, 2014. -

Adoption: 2015-03-04 | BRB-2015-L-100996

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance and Social Security (Benefits) Order, 2014 (S.I. 2014 No. 6 ). -

Adoption: 2014-02-10 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-06 | BRB-2014-R-105414

Barbados - - Law, Act

Employment Rights Act, 2012 (2012-9). -

Adoption: 2012-05-18 | BRB-2012-L-94144

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Administration
Part III - Employment Rights Tribunal
Part IV - Employment Particulars
Part V - Termination of Employment
Part VI - Unfair Dismissal
Part VII - Other Rights
Part VIII - Dispute Settlement Procedure
Part IX - Miscellaneous

Barbados - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Co-operative Societies Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 4 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-01-09 | BRB-2008-R-87099

These Regulations implement provisions of the Co-operative Societies Act with respect to, among other things: forms, fees, shares, bonds, auditor's reports, the Board of Directors of cooperative societies, loans and other financial matters.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Catastrophe Fund Act, 2007-5. -

Adoption: 2007-03-01 | BRB-2007-L-105470

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace (Drinking Water) Regulations, 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | BRB-2007-R-94145

Regulates the supply of drinking water in workplaces implementing section 57 of the Safety and Health at Work Act 2005.

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace (General Duties) Regulations, 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | BRB-2007-R-94146

The Regulations provide that it "shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all persons employed by him in any workplace". Also sets out the duties and responsibilities of suppliers, manufacturers and workers with respect to health and safety. Sets out the measures that need to be taken to ensure that the workplace is safe.

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | BRB-2007-R-94147

Regulates the provision of personal protective equipment as well as training and instructions as to its use and obligations concerning its maintenance.

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace (Sanitary Conveniences) Regulations, 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | BRB-2007-R-94148

Provides in the Schedule to the Regulations the sanitary conveniences required to be provided under section 65 of the Act.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Workplace (Washing Facilities) Regulations, 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | BRB-2007-L-94149

Regulates the provision of sanitary facilities including when using hazardous substances.

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace (Noise) Regulations 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | BRB-2007-R-94150

Contains regulations providing workplaces and workers with protection against noise.

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace (Visual Display Unit and Workstation) Regulations, 2007. -

Adoption: 2007 | BRB-2007-R-94151

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The National Insurance and Social Security (Benefit)(Amendment) Regulations, 2006. (S.I. 2006 No. 30). -

Adoption: 2006 | BRB-2006-R-94153

Barbados - - Law, Act

Safety and Health at Work Act 2005 (2005-12). -

Adoption: 2005-01-09 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | BRB-2005-L-92044

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General Duties
Part III - General Provisions - Safety
Part IV - Health
Part V - Welfare
Part VI - Medical Examinations and Young Persons
Part VII - Special Applications and Extensions of the Act
Part VIII - Notices and Registers
Part IX - Administration
Part X - Regulations
Part XI - Offences, Penalties and Legal Proceedings
Part XII - General

Repeals the Factories Act (Cap. 347).

Barbados - - Law, Act

Caribbean Court of Justice Act, 2003 (2003-9) (Cap. 117). -

Adoption: 2003-04-24 | BRB-2003-L-64436

Provides for establishment of Caribbean Court of Justice. Divided into 4 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 regulates jurisdiction of Court. Part 3 deals with appeals, and Part 4 contains financial and administrative provisions.

Barbados - - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2003 (2003-10). -

Adoption: 2003-04-24 | BRB-2003-C-64438

Amends Constitution of Barbados. Inter alia provides for establishment, composition and jurisdiction of Caribbean Court of Justice.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Caribbean Community Act, 2003 (2003-8) (Cap. 15). -

Adoption: 2003-04-24 | BRB-2003-L-64440

Provides for matters arising out of Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing Caribbean Community including CARICOM Single Market and Economy. Divided into 2 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 provides for "CARICOM Single Market and Economy" and "Community origin", goods of community origin, exemption from duty where drawback is allowable, common external tariff, verification of origin of exported goods, and penalties for false documents of origin of goods exported.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Occupational Pension Benefits (Cap. 350B) (L.R.O. 2003). -

Adoption: 2003 | BRB-2003-L-73356

Provides for the establishment, management and regulation of Occupational Pension Plans.
Part I - Application
Part II - Establishment and application
Part III - Administration of Pensions Plan
Part IV - Disclosure of information
Part V - Membership
Part VI - Retirement and vesting
Part VII - Benefits
Part VIII - Funding and contributions
Part IX - Locking in
Part X - Winding up
Part XI - Surplus
Part XII - Establishment of new pension plans and transfers
Part XIII - Directions and orders
Part XIV - Appeal
Part XV - Supervisor of pensions
Part XVI - Investigation by supervisor
Part XVII - Miscellaneous

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance and Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 149 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-12-24 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | BRB-2002-R-63110

Made under National Insurance and Social Security Act. Amends National Insurance and Social Security (Benefit) Regulations 1967, National Insurance and Social Security (Collection of Contributions) Regulations 1967, National Insurance and Social Security (Self-employed Persons) Regulations 1971, National Insurance and Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 1967, and National Insurance and Social Security (Persons Abroad and Voluntary Contributions) Regulations 1967. Substitues words "65 years of age" with "pensionable age". Also makes provision for rates of insurance contributions.

Barbados - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Insurance and Social Security (Voluntary Pensionable Age) Order, 2002 (S.I. No. 148 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-12-23 | BRB-2002-R-63109

Made under National Insurance and Social Security Act. Sets "voluntary pensionable age" under Section 2 of Act at 64 years (from 1 January 2003).

Barbados - - Law, Act

National Insurance and Social Security (Amendment) Act, 2002 (No. 25).

Adoption: 2002-12-23 | BRB-2002-L-64027

Amends National Insurance and Social Security Act with regard to "pensionable age" and "voluntary pensionable age". Also provides for establishment of National Insurance Board.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Mutual Funds Act, 2002 (No. 22).

Adoption: 2002-12-05 | BRB-2002-L-64024

Provides for regulation, authorisation and control of mutual funds and their managers. Divided into 6 parts. Part 1 deals with licensing and Part 2 with administration of mutual fund. Part 3 regulates appointment and role of agents. Part 4 provides for supervision and enforcement, and Part 5 for powers of the securities commission. Part 6 contains miscellaneous provisions. Repeals Mutual Funds Act 1998.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Consumer Guarantees Act, 2002 (No. 21).

Adoption: 2002-12-05 | BRB-2002-L-64026

Provides for guarantees for consumers regarding supply of goods and services as well as rights of redress against suppliers and manufacturers in respect of failure to comply with such guarantees. Divided into 8 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 provides for guarantees in respect of goods, Part 3 for redress against suppliers in respect of goods, Part 4 for redress against manufacturers in respect of goods, Part 5 for guarantees in respect of services, and Part 6 for redress against supplier in respect of services. Part 7 deals with resolution of disputes, and Part 8 contains miscellaneous provisions.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (No. 20).

Adoption: 2002-12-05 | BRB-2002-L-64028

Deals with various aspects of consumer protection. Divided into 10 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 provides for unfair contract terms, Part 3 for unfair trade practices, Part 4 for control of distance selling, and Part 5 for product liability. Part 6 makes provision for consumer safety, Part 7 for recall of goods, Part 8 for industry codes, and Part 9 for administration and enforcement. Finally, Part 10 contains miscellaneous provisions.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Fair Competition Act, 2002 (No. 19).

Adoption: 2002-11-21 | BRB-2002-L-64025

Seeks to promote, maintain and encourage competition. Prohibits prevention, restriction or distortion of competition and abuse of dominant positions in trade in Barbados and within Caricom Single Market and Economy. Also aims at ensuring that all enterprises, irrespective of size, have opportunity to participate equitably in market. Divided into 10 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 establishes Fair Trading Commission. Part 3 provides for anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, merger and interlocking directorships. Part 4 deals with resale price maintenance. Part 5 regulates authorisations. Part 6 provides for anti-competitive business conduct. Part 7 deals with enforcement and appeals, Part 8 with offences, Part 9 with Community Competition Commission, and Part 10 contains miscellaneous provisions.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2002 (No. 14).

Adoption: 2002-09-05 | BRB-2002-L-62428

Amends Sections 15, 23 and 78 of Constitution. Establishes that imposition of mandatory sentence of death or execution thereof shall not be inconsistent with Section 15 of Constitution. Also provides for transfer between Barbados and other countries of persons detained in prisons, hospitals or other institutions by virtue of orders made in the course of the exercise by courts or tribunals of their jurisdiction.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Tourism Development Act (Cap. 341). -

Adoption: 2002-08-31 | BRB-2002-L-87101

This Act concerns the approval of tourism projects and products and the provision of incentives for sustainable tourism development and related matters. "Tourism project" includes the restoration, preservation and conservation of natural sites and the establishment, restoration, preservation and conservation of monuments, museums and other historical structures and sites. The Minister may require an environmental impact assessment to be carried out for the project to be approved. In order to be financed, projects shall meet environmental standards defined by the Minister of Environment.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Anti-Terrorism Act 2002 (Cap. 158) (L.R.O. 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-05-30 | BRB-2002-L-73338

Implements the United Nations Convention respecting the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 on terrorism; Amends the Constitution, making it possible to be sentenced to death for certain offences under the Act (Part II).

Barbados - - Law, Act

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act 2002 (2001-34) (Cap. 303). -

Adoption: 2002-03-01 | BRB-2002-L-87060

Provides for the procedures following bankruptcy and insolvency of employers.

Barbados - - 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 - - Law, Act

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2001. -

Adoption: 2001-04-09 | BRB-2001-L-80809

Section 2 of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act is amended by deleting the definitions of "child" and "young person" and substituting the following:
"'child' means a person who has not attained the age of 16 years.; 'young person' means a person who has attained the age of 16 years but who has not attained the age of 18 years."

Barbados - - Law, Act

Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2000 (No. 8 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-06-01 | BRB-2000-L-87105

Definitions of "commercial fishing" and "related activities" are modified. Section 8 is amended by rewording a provision regarding the power of the Minister to grant fishing licences to foreign crafts. Section 10 provides that a sport fishing licences may be issued by the Chief Fisheries Officer in such form as he may approve. This Officer may also issue local fishing licences (sect. 11). Section 12 concerns the issue of commercial fishing licences. Section 18 concerns applications for registration of fishing vessels with the Chief Fisheries Officer. Section 31 provides for certificates of inspection for local fishing vessels.

Barbados - - Law, Act

Small Business Development Act (No. 23 of 1999) (Cap. 318C). -

Adoption: 1999-12-27 | BRB-1999-L-55545

Provides for tax incentives and technical assistance to qualified small businesses, which are defined as, inter alia, enterprises which operate with less than 25 employees, generate less than 2 million USD in sales, and whose shareholders are more than 75 per cent local.