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 Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:37 am Post subject: EMPLOYMENT IN BARBADOS / BARBADOS EMPLOYMENT GUIDE |
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EMPLOYMENT IN BARBADOS
Though tourism is Barbados' most important industry, Bajans have worked hard to build upon the infrastructure left by the British period of Barbados history to diversify and strengthen their business community. British customs and traditions remain strong here - afternoon tea and cricket are national institutions - but Barbados' history has also evolved an independent nation whose standard of living rivals any in the West Indies.
There are no limitations on the persons who may apply for a Barbados job work permit, but it is understood that immigration policy requires persons offering some skill or expertise which supplements the domestic job market. Application for a work permit must be in the prescribed Form C1. Where the application is for a period not exceeding 6 months, Form C3 is appropriate. In the case where the applicant has been offered a job, the prospective employer must, in addition to the forms furnished by the proposed employee, supply the Department with the appropriate information in Form C2.
The usual formalities of the age, sex, nationality and country of permanent residence of the applicant must be stated in Form C1. The applicant must also indicate his proposed address and where the applicant has been offered employment, the name and address of the prospective employer. Other pertinent information includes: the nature of the proposed occupation, the marital status of the applicant, and the identity of any dependants of the applicant who will be traveling with the applicant. An outline detailing the names and addresses of colleges, universities and educational institutions including trade and vocational institutions attended, the duration of the course of study, certificates and degrees received is also requested. Any additional qualifications, skills and proficiency in the use of tools, machines or other equipment, and a list of licenses relating to a profession, trade or other qualifications, should also be detailed.
An outline of the applicant's employment history, within three years prior to the application, must be documented including the duties involved, the hours of work, and a list of tools, machines and other equipment utilized in that capacity. Where this brief employment history does not include an occupation relating to the proposed area of employment for which the permit is being sought, any previous employment in a related area should be documented. If any sums are to be repatriated to persons overseas these persons should be listed on the application.
Less formal information is required in an application for a short-term work permit. The usual formalities regarding the date of birth, nationality and marital status are required. In addition, the details of any accompanying family members or dependants must be provided, along with academic history, work experience, the proposed date of entry into Barbados, and duration of stay. A resume outlining academic and work details is usually accepted as part of the Form.
Documents must be lodged in support of any information supplied in the application forms. Such documents include photographs of the applicant, one of which must be a certified true photograph of the applicant, a police certificate of character (or affidavit of character where the first is not possible) preferably from the foreign employee's country of residence, two written character references and, in the case of an application for an extension, a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Commissioner of Inland Revenue.
Documentary evidence of the qualifications of the foreign employee is also required. As it is not always feasible to provide original documents, notarized copies are allowed. A photocopy may be provided with the original where the return of the original is urgently required. Documents which are not in the English language are to be translated. Translation services are offered locally and forwarded to the Immigration Department together with the certification of the Translator as to the accuracy of the translation and the competency of the translator. Affidavits or published materials are also acceptable evidence of the foreign employee's qualifications in the capacity deposed to. A medical certificate, preferably, though not exclusively, from a local medical practitioner, chest x-rays or results of chest x-rays if carried out locally, are also required.
Obligation of foreign employer
Where there has been a Barbados job offer to the foreign employee, the employer must also submit an application on his or her behalf. In addition to providing the name of the proposed employee, the employer must indicate the full name, telephone number, address or registered office and the address or location where the proposed foreign employee is expected to work in Barbados.
A brief description of the nature of the employer's business or activity, the capital formation of the company outlining its share capital, number of shares and the percentage of ownership held by citizens of Barbados, permanent residents, and other individuals is also required. If the applicant company is a subsidiary or affiliate of a foreign-based company, the name of the parent company should be indicated.
Information relating to the conditions of work for the employee is also solicited on the form. These queries include, the number of employees performing the same work as the foreign employee, the number of employees working with the foreign employee, the date from which the employment is to start, whether the proposed position is seasonal, and the number of positions to be filled by foreign labour pursuant to the company's application.
The Barbados job title must also be indicated as the Ministry is interested in verifying that the position in question is not unionized or the subject of an existing labour dispute. The proposed salary must be indicated, including any rates for overtime, commissions or otherwise, the job to be performed and the equipment to be utilized in the process. Further, the basic education, training and practical requirements for the position must be submitted in detail. The precise position of the foreign employee must be identified, including the supervisory position governing the proposed position of the foreign employee, the type and degree of any such supervision and, where the foreign employee holds a supervisory position, the number of persons to be supervised by the foreign employee. |
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