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Labour Law Salary

Important Legal Terms For Employees

Want to feel empowered and secure in your job? Understanding the important legal terms relating to your job can be the game-changer you need. Think of it like a secret weapon – knowledge that helps you not only protect yourself …

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Labour Law

Your Rights As A Fixed-Term Contract Worker

Are you a Jamaican worker with a fixed-term contract? Do you ever wonder what your rights and protections are under this type of agreement? A fixed-term contract worker, also known as a temporary worker or contract employee, is someone who …

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Labour Law

Employee Safety In The Workplace

Every worker deserves to feel safe while performing their duties. This principle holds true in Jamaica, where the law guarantees specific rights regarding your safety in the workplace. Jamaica’s labour framework is built on the foundation of several laws, but …

Male Jamaican voter submitting his ballot
Labour Law

Time Off From Work To Vote

Make your voice heard. Make your vote count. Your vote is your voice, your chance to shape the future of Jamaica. But exercising that right can be tricky when work schedules get busy. Fear not! Jamaican law guarantees you time …

Hospital worker struggling to stay awake due to shift work
Labour Law

What Is Shift Work?

Shift work refers to a work schedule that deviates from the standard 8am to 5pm working hours, typically involving employees working during different periods of the day or night in rotating or fixed shifts. Some businesses may operate on two …

male employee leaving work to go on departmental leave
Labour Law

What Is Departmental Leave?

Departmental leave is a provision within the employment framework that allows employees to take short periods of authorized absence from work to attend to personal or family matters. This form of leave is distinct from traditional vacation or sick leave, …

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Labour Law

Jury Duty Leave In Jamaica

Jury duty in Jamaica is a civic responsibility (“civic responsibility” means doing things to help our community and make it a better place for everyone) where eligible citizens are randomly selected to serve as members of a jury in a …

Jamaican employee on compassionate leave
Labour Law

What Is Compassionate Leave?

In Jamaica, compassionate leave is a vital provision offered to workers, granting them time off from work to attend to personal emergencies or cope with the profound loss of a family member through death. Recognizing the profound impact that personal …

man sexually harassing woman at work
Labour Law

Sexual Harassment At Work

According to Jamaica’s Sexual Harassment Act, “sexual harassment” refers to any unwanted sexual advance made by one person towards another person. This includes actions that are considered offensive or humiliating by the person receiving the advance. It also covers situations …