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Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Civil Service Act, 1984 (No. 24 of 1984). -

Adoption: 1984-12-27 | ATG-1984-L-79470

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Establishment and Structure of the Civil Service
Part III - Terms and Conditions of Employment
Part IV - Termination and Summary Dismissal
Part V - The Establishment Department
Part VI - Special Tribunal
Part VII - Representation of Civil Servants
Part VIII - General

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Age of Majority Act, Cap. 11. -

Adoption: 1984-12-13 | ATG-1984-L-75905

Sets the age of majorty in the country at 18 years old.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1984. No. 9. -

Adoption: 1984-10-08 | ATG-1984-L-867

An Act to make miscellaneous provisions in respect of pensions. Miscellaneous amendments relating to retirement age from the public service.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Medical Benefits Regulations 1980.

Adoption: 1983-11-12 | ATG-1983-R-16287

Revoke the Medical Benefits Regulations 1979 (No. 15 of 1979). SRO No. 31.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Act, Cap. 22. -

Adoption: 1982-08-19 | ATG-1982-L-75906

Regulates procedures for attaining citizenship as well as loss of citizenship.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Existing Laws Alterations Order, 1981 (No. 46).

Adoption: 1981-11-01 | ATG-1981-L-59361

Provides that, in all existing laws, references to the Governor are to be construed as references to the Governor-General. Also regulates power of Governor-General to make subsidiary legislation. Finally, makes miscellaneous amendments to a number of acts, including the Labour Code.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Constitution

The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981. -

Adoption: 1981-07-31 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1981-10-31 | ATG-1981-C-41556

Provides a constitution for Antigua and Barbuda, consisting of 10 chapters. Chapter II provides for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, including protection from forced labour (Art. 6); protection from inhuman treatment (Art. 7); and freedom of speech (Art. 12). Articles 16 and 17 provide for the non-derogation from certain rights during a declared public emergency, which is subsequently defined in Article 20. Chapters III through VI relate to the structure of the Government. Chapter VII sets forth provisions relating to public service, including pension regulations (Art. 109, 110). The Judiciary is outlined in Chapter IX.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Antigua Termination of Association Order 1981 (No. 1104 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981-07-31 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1981-10-31 | ATG-1981-R-44006

Terminates Anitgua's association with the United Kingdom as of 1 November 1981.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Antigua and Barbuda Modification of Enactments Order 1981 (No. 1105 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981-07-31 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1981-11-01 | ATG-1981-R-44007

Regulates citizenship of British and Antiguan nationals after the termination of association of Antigua and Barbuda with the United Kingdom (1 November 1981).

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Accord international

Treaty establishing the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. No. 15. Done at Bassetterre.

Adoption: 1981-06-18 | INT-1981-IA-5071

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Industrial Court (Amendment) Act, 1980 (No. 5 of 1980)

Adoption: 1980-12-30 | ATG-1980-L-52122

Amends the Industrial Court Act, 1976 (No. 4 of 1976) Sections 4(4), 4(5), 4(6), 4(7) and 4(8).

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Medical Benefits Regulations, 1980, No. 31.

Adoption: 1980-11-20 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1980-12-01 | ATG-1980-R-32087

Made by the Minister under section 5 of the Medical Benefits Act 1978, No. 9.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules 1980 (No. 16 of 1980)

Adoption: 1980-09-04 | ATG-1980-R-52123

Sets the procedures for disputes to be heard in industrial courts. Establishes a Court Register to record the names of the parties of a dispute and the nature of the dispute. Makes explicit procedures required of both parties once a dispute is registered. Makes provisions for, inter alia, time extensions, witnesses, and supporting documents. Includes forms for use in registration, summons, contempt proceedings and by the Registrar. Adds additional provisions on documentary exhibits, collective agreements, the registration of references and dates of hearings. Revokes the Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules 1976 (S.R.O. 24/1976), the Industrial Court (Procedure) (Amendment) (Rules) 1977 (S.R.O. 6/1977), and the Industrial Court (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 1978 (S.R.O. 51/1978).

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Pensions Gratuities (Parliamentary and Special Offices) Act (Cap. 322). -

Adoption: 1979-12-29 | ATG-1979-L-75951

Provides for pensions for the Prime Minister, parliamentary and special offices.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Social Security (Determination of questions) Regulations, 1979. No. 5.

Adoption: 1979-02-07 | ATG-1984-L-32085

Made by the Minister under section 35 of the Social Security Act 1972, No. 3.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Determination of Questions) Regulations, 1979 (S.R.O. No. 5)

Adoption: 1979-02-07 | ATG-1979-R-52126

Establishes procedures for the determination of questions by the Board, Director or an appeal tribunal. Lists reserved questions (i.e. questions for which the decision of the Board shall be final). Sets out procedures for appeals and reviews. Establishes the effects of proceedings on awards, the powers of the Board, Director and appeal tribunal. Makes explicit the authority for payments.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Industrial Court (Procedures) (Amendment) Rules, 1978 (S.R.O. No. 51)

Adoption: 1978-10-12 | ATG-1978-R-52113

Amends the Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules 1976 (Rules 6(1) and 8).

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Registration of employed persons and employers) (Amendment) Regulations, 1978. No. 37.

Adoption: 1978-08-01 | ATG-1978-R-32089

Amends Regulations 4, 5 and 8 of the principal Regulations 1972, No. 16 concerning registration of employment seekers, employers' records of social security contributions, and registration cards.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Sickness) (Amendment) Regulations 1978. No. 31.

Adoption: 1978-08-01 | ATG-1978-R-32090

The daily rate of sickness benefit shall be 60 per cent of the average insurable weekly earnings divided by 6.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Funeral Grant) (Amendment) Regulations, 1978 (S.R.O. No. 34 of 1978)

Adoption: 1978-08-01 | ATG-1978-R-52102

Amends Regulation 3 of the Social Security (Benefits) (Funeral Grant) Regulations by deleting the words "one hundred and fifty" and replacing them with the words "two hundred and fifty."

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

The Social Security (Benefits) (Survivors) (Amendment) Regulations, 1978 (S.R.O. No. 35 of 1978)

Adoption: 1978-08-01 | ATG-1978-R-52104

Amends the Social Security (Benefits) (Survivors) Regulations 1973 (No. 41 of 1973) Regulations 6 and 13 (minimum pension payable to widow and child).

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Maternity) (Amendment) Regulations 1978 (S.R.O. No. 32)

Adoption: 1978-08-01 | ATG-1978-R-52107

Amends the Social Security (Benefits) (Maternity) Regulations 1973 (No. 43 of 1973), Regulation 11 by repealing Regulation 11 and substituting it with "11. The daily rate maternity allowance shall be sixty per centum of the average insurable weekly ernings of the insured person divided by six."

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Maternity) (Amendment) Regulations, 1978 (S.R.O. No. 33)

Adoption: 1978-08-01 | ATG-1978-R-52108

Amends the Social Security (Benefits) (Maternity) Regulations 1973 (No. 43 of 1973), Regulation 8.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Invalidity Pension and Grants) (Amendment) Regulations 1978 (No. 30 of 1978)

Adoption: 1978-08-01 | ATG-1978-R-52109

Amends the Social Security (Benefits) (Invalidity Pension and Grants) Regulations 1977 (No. 22 of 1977) Regulations 2, 5, 6 and 8.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Medical Benefits Act, 1978 (No. 9 of 1978) (Cap. 271). -

Adoption: 1978-07-28 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1980-12-01 | ATG-1978-L-32088

An act to establish a medical benefits scheme, and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Invalidity Pension and Grants) Regulations, 1977 (No. 22 of 1977).

Adoption: 1977-07-22 | ATG-1977-R-32091

Made by the Minister under sections 29, 30 and 31 of the Social Security Act, 1972, No. 3. Provides definitions of "average earnings", "annual insurable earnings" and "continious period of incapacity for work", "invalid", and a "precribed certificate of incapacity for work". Also makes provisions concerning entitlement; type of invalidity benefit; invalidity pension; rate of invalidity pension; invalidity grant; rate of invalidity grant; extention to which contributions may be applied in respect of future claims to benefit; certifications of permanent incapacity for work; and disqualification.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Industrial Court (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules (S.R.O. No. 6 of 1977)

Adoption: 1977-02-07 | ATG-1977-R-52112

Amends the Industrial Court, 1976 (No. 4 of 1976) by inserting a new section 4A (concerning copies of reference to be supplied to the court), amending Regulation 6(3) and revoking and replacing Regulation 7 (concerning time extensions).

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Industrial Court (Procedure) Rules, 1976 (S.R.O. No. 24)

Adoption: 1976-12-02 | ATG-1976-R-52116

Establishes the procedures for disputes to be heard in industrial courts, and a Court Register to record the names of the parties of a dispute and the nature of the dispute. Makes explicit the procedures required of both parties once a dispute is registered. Makes provisions for inter alia, time extensions, witnesses and supporting documents. Includes forms for use in registration, summons, contempt proceedings and by the Registrar.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Antigua Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 1976 (No. of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-06-19 | ATG-1976-L-51509

Amendment regarding the status of certified trade unions as sole bargaining agents in collective negotiations.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Industrial Court Act (No. 4 of 1976) -

Adoption: 1976-06-19 | ATG-1976-L-52073

Provides for the establishment and constitution of an Industrial Court in order to deal with labour disputes and to make provisions relating to the Industrial Court as are deemed necessary. Part One makes provisions regarding the establishment, jurisdiction and procedures of the Court. It makes explicit the powers of the Court and the interpretation of Court orders, awards and collective agreements. Part Two sets out regulations on trade dispute procedures. Part Three deals with lockouts and strikes. It prohibits strikes or lockouts during hearings and sets conditions under which a stop order on strikes and lockouts may be issued for reasons of national interest. It also makes it an offence to contribute financially to promote or maintain a strike deemed contrary to the Act. It sets penalties for such offences. Part Four makes provisions on the enforcement and duration of awards. Finally, Part Five makes general provisions for time limits on complaints, the liability of officers of companies and for the institution of additional regulations.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Accord international

Agreement of 14 April 1976 concerning public officer's pensions. Done at Antigua.

Adoption: 1976-06-14 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1976-10-22 | INT-1976-IA-45947

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

The Representation of the People Act (Cap. 379). -

Adoption: 1975-10-31 | ATG-1975-L-93558

Part I - The Franchise and its Exercise
Part II - The Election Campaign
Part III - Legal Proceedings

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code (No. 14 of 1975) (Cap. 27). -

Adoption: 1975-09-19 | ATG-1975-L-52115

Brings together all major legislation applicable to employment standards and industrial relations. Division A sets out declaratory principles. This includes the intent and national policy principles underlying the enactment of the Code. It also provides definitions for use throughout the Code. Division B makes provisions governing the administration of the Code. This includes the creation, composition, responsibilities, procedures and compensation of a Labour Board and Arbitration Tribunal. It also establishes procedures for decisional officers and the Board of Review (for review of administrative decisions). It sets out the responsibilities of the Labour Commissioner with regard to the decisions of decisional officers. It gives the responsibilities of Labour Inspectors. Division C concerns basic employment. Part One sets out regulations on the commencement, elementary requirements and termination of employment. This part prohibits discrimination on the basis of "race, colour, creed, sex, age or political beliefs". It also includes provisions on contracts and probationary periods. Part Two makes regulations on leave privileges. Part Three deals with renumeration and hours of work. It sets a national minimum wage rate and maximum hours of work on a daily and weekly basis. It also gives the rules concerning payment of wages, deductions and penalties. It repeals and replaces the Protection of Wages Act. Part Four provides regulations regarding severance pay. Part Five concerns both unfair and fair dismissals. All of the first five parts of Division C include provisions on proceedings and penalties for violations of legislation. Part Six sets out administrative and miscellaneous regulations. Division D deals with employment, health, safety and welfare. Part One concerns general application. Part Two sets minimum registration, health, safety and welfare requirements. Part Three provides for administrative procedures. Part Four establishes regulations on offences, penalties and legal proceedings. Part Five gives the consequences of decisions and procedures on their repeal. Division E makes regulations on the employment of women, young persons and children. Part F sets out application procedures, fees and penalties concerning work permits. Part G deals with legislation regarding Trade Unions. Part One sets out general principles. It deals with union membership, formation, amalgamation, and funding. Part Two gives general provisions applicable to registered unions. Division H concerns bargaining agent registration. It defines the eligibility of bargaining agents (unions or employers' federations) for registration and sets out registration procedures. Division J concerns employee-representation questions, with principles regarding employee registration and makes procedures on the method of resolving representation questions. Division K sets out the general law on industrial relations. It establishes the protection of self-organizational rights in Part One. Part Two deals with trade disputes. It defines the meaning of "trade dispute" and makes explicit the law governing formal proceedings. Part Three makes provisions on industrial action including the establishment of the right to undertake industrial action (strikes and lockouts). Part Four provides for procedures regarding collective agreements. Finally, Part Five makes administrative and miscellaneous regulations.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Public Holidays Act (R.S.A. c. P130)(Cap. 354). -

Adoption: 1974-09-10 | ATG-1974-L-75953

1. Short title
2. Days noted in Schedule to be kept as public holidays
3. Provisions where day of notice of dishonour or presentation falls on a holiday
4. No persons obliged to make payment, etc., on holidays
5. Power to appoint special public holidays and to change day for a public holiday
6. Exceptions
7. Provision for opening of shops and stores
8. Penalty for opening on public holidays
9. Bank holiday construed as public holiday

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Determination of Questions) Regulations, 1974 (No. 12 of 1974).

Adoption: 1974-03-01 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1974-03-01 | ATG-1974-R-32092

Made by the Minister under section 35 of the Social Security Act, 1972, No. 3.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Modification of Insurance Status and Voluntary Insurance) Regulations, 1974 (No. 13 of 1974).

Adoption: 1974-03-01 | ATG-1974-R-52118

Amends types of employment to be treated as insurable or non-insurable. Treats full-time employment as a medical or dental practitioner as insurable. Specifies types and conditions of employment which are not insurable. Sets out conditions under which employment abroad is insurable. Makes special provisions regarding formal decisions on insurable status. Sets out conditions for becoming a voluntary contributor and the rate of contributions for such persons.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Social Security (Amendment) Act, 1973 (No. 24 of 1973)

Adoption: 1973-12-18 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1973-09-24 | ATG-1973-L-52106

Amends the Social Security Act, 1972. Amends section 27(d) of the Act with regard to maternity benefits.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Sickness) Regulations 1973 (No. 42 of 1973).

Adoption: 1973-09-22 | ATG-1973-R-16265

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Maternity) Regulations 1973 (No. 43 of 1973).

Adoption: 1973-09-22 | ATG-1973-R-16267

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Survivors) Regulations 1973 (No. 41 of 1973).

Adoption: 1973-09-20 | ATG-1973-R-16264

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Age Pensions and Grant) Regulations 1973. No. 40. -

Adoption: 1973-09-18 | ATG-1973-R-16268

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Benefits) (Funeral Grant) Regulations 1973 (No. 39 of 1973).

Adoption: 1973-09-15 | ATG-1973-R-16262

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Education Act, Cap. 145. -

Adoption: 1973-04-04 | ATG-1973-L-75913

Regulates, inter alia, the establishment of schools, admission and attendance of pupils, discipline, religious instruction, private schools, age of compulsory education (from 5 to 16 years of age), school inspections and further education.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Registration of Employed Persons and Employers) (Amendment) Regulations, 1973 (S.R.O. No. 12)

Adoption: 1973-03-03 | ATG-1973-R-52101

Amends the Social Security (Registration of Employed Persons and Employers) Regulations, 1972 by revoking and replacing Regulation 2, by replacing the words "contribution card" with "deduction card" in Regulations 5 (in the margin note), 5(2), 5(3), 5(4), 5(5), 6 (margin note), 6 (entire Regulation), 7 (margin note), 7 (entire Regulation), and 8(2), by amending Regulation 4(4), 6(4) and 7(1) and by revoking Regulation 10.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Appointed Day) Order, 1973 (S.R.O. No. 8 of 1973).

Adoption: 1973-02-12 | ATG-1973-R-52097

Sets April 2, 1973 as the appointed day for the purposes of section 19 (1) of the Social Security Act, 1972, which provides that employed persons sixteen years or older shall be insured under the Act for life.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Social Security (Registration of Employed Persons and Employers) Regulations 1972 (No. 16 of 1972).

Adoption: 1972-11-24 | ATG-1972-R-16847

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Social Security Act 1972 (Cap. 408) (3/1972). -

Adoption: 1972-07-11 | ATG-1972-L-16846

An Act to establish a Social Security Fund, and for purposes connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Trade Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) (Amendment) Act 1971. No. 16.

Adoption: 1971-12-31 | ATG-1971-L-17010

An Act to amend further the Trade Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Ordinance 1967.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Protection of Wages (Amendment) Act 1971. No. 17.

Adoption: 1971-12-31 | ATG-1971-L-17011

An Act to amend the Protection of Wages Act 1970.

Antigua-et-Barbuda - - Loi

Pension (Non-Establish Government Employees) Act (Cap. 310). -

Adoption: 1967-09-12 | ATG-1967-L-84933

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Pension to be charged on Consolidated Fund
4. Pension etc. not as of right
5. Circumstances in which pension may be granted
6. Pension how paid and maximum pension
7. Pension how granted and rate
8. Gratuity and reduced pension
9. Gratuities for employees employed for not less than seven years
10. Gratuity to personal representative
11. How weekly wage ascertained in certain cases
12. Suspension of pension on re-employment
13. Application of Act