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What is a Barbados Tax Identification Number or TIN?

Your TIN is a unique 13-digit identification number, issued and used by the Barbados Revenue Authority, or BRA, in the…

Who should file a Personal Income Tax (PIT) return?

All self-employed persons Employees with an annual income above $25,000 Contributory pensioners with an annual income (from any source) above…

Chapter 23: Labour Department Act

Provides for the duties of the Chief Labour and other officers of the Ministry of Labour and for related purposes.

How often must the safety committee meet?

The safety committee should meet no less than once every 3 months. SHAW Act, Section 103(3)

How many persons must be on the safety committee?

There should be an equal number of employer and employee representatives. It is recommended that there be no more than…

How long can a person serve on the Safety Committee?

Workplaces can determine the duration of this appointment.

How are the posts in the Safety Committee (chairperson, secretary) selected?

Members of the committee elect the chairman and secretary at the first committee meeting.

Does the chairperson of the Safety Committee have to be a management representative?

No, but it has been the practice of some workplaces to have the most senior person as the chairperson since…

Who selects the employee representative(s) on the Safety Committee?

The employees select their representatives on the safety committee. Where there is a recognized staff association or trade union representing…

Does a worker with HIV have to disclose his/her status?

No, disclosure of HIV status is voluntary. If information is disclosed it must be kept strictly confidential.