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 …
Jamaica
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 …
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 …
Jamaica Data Protection Act and Employee Rights
The Jamaica Data Protection Act (2020) is a law that establishes regulations for how organizations collect, store, use, and share personal data of individuals in Jamaica. It came into effect on December 1, 2023, with a six-month grace period for …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
What Is A Lay Off?
A lay off is a temporary suspension of employment. This means that the employee is not required to work or receive pay, but is still on the books of the company as an employee. Jamaican employers can implement lay offs …
