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Pay transparency measures under consideration

Minister of Economy and Labour says topic was one of several discussed by Labour Advisory Council

Minister of Economy and Labour says topic was one of several discussed by Labour Advisory Council

• Dec 12, 2025 4:25 PM

Local Business

Government establishes Director of Labour

A bill in Parliament seeks to establish the new role under the Ministry of Economy and Labour

A bill in Parliament seeks to establish the new role under the Ministry of Economy and Labour

• May 12, 2025 2:35 PM

Politics

Bermuda considers ten-year permanent residency

Jason Hayward notes that new pathways to Bermudian status not being contemplated

Jason Hayward notes that new pathways to Bermudian status not being contemplated

• Mar 16, 2024 7:45 AM

Labour

Gratuities legislation comes into effect

Amendment will ensure the fair distribution of tips among service employees

Amendment will ensure the fair distribution of tips among service employees

• Mar 01, 2024 7:56 AM

Politics

Taxi fare increase promised in Throne Speech

Government says the theme this year is “Serving the People”

Government says the theme this year is “Serving the People”

• Nov 03, 2023 8:00 AM

Labour

Government issues reminder over redundancy law

The Government says it appreciates the financial position facing some employers, but the law sets out responsibilities over redundancies

The Government says it appreciates the financial position facing some employers, but the law sets out responsibilities over redundancies

• Oct 15, 2023 1:27 PM

Politics

Chamber condemns Government over lack of consultation

The Chamber of Commerce says it should have had input in changes to labour laws

The Chamber of Commerce says it should have had input in changes to labour laws

• Sep 28, 2023 5:26 PM

Politics

New law tabled to stop employers claiming tips

The Employment (Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities) Amendment Act 2023 will help to ensure tips go towards the workers who earn them

The Employment (Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities) Amendment Act 2023 will help to ensure tips go towards the workers who earn them

• Sep 23, 2023 7:59 AM

Politics

Training board to be renamed and given enhanced role

New legislation will rebrand the National Training Board to the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board

New legislation will rebrand the National Training Board to the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board

• Sep 23, 2023 7:55 AM

Labour

Anonymity ruling in employment tribunals upheld

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez says decisions of the Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal fall outside the scope of the Public Access to Information Act

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez says decisions of the Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal fall outside the scope of the Public Access to Information Act

• Sep 13, 2023 7:56 AM

General

Horizon boss in talks over management buyout of firm

Gilbert “Artie” Darrell says he is unsure whether redundant staff will receive payments

Gilbert “Artie” Darrell says he is unsure whether redundant staff will receive payments

• May 17, 2023 7:52 AM

Labour

Minimum wage to take effect on June 1

The Labour Minister used May Day to announce the creation of a labour department and the start of the minimum wage

The Labour Minister used May Day to announce the creation of a labour department and the start of the minimum wage

• May 02, 2023 7:17 AM

Health

Woman speaks of relief at clearing her name after winning case over unfair dismissal

A dental hygienist who won a judgment for unfair dismissal against her former employer spoke yesterday about her relief at clearing her name. Catherine Araujo w...

A dental hygienist who won a judgment for unfair dismissal a...

• Jun 08, 2022 5:02 PM

Budget

More than $250m invested in Bermuda through EIC: minister

A scheme to allow non-Bermudians to become long-term residents if they invested a minimum of $2.5 million has continued to pay dividends, the economy and labour...

A scheme to allow non-Bermudians to become long-term residen...

• Mar 18, 2022 7:51 AM

Opinion Writer

Strengthening and protecting your rights

“It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.” — Lhamo Thondup, 14th Dalai Lama The Progressive Labour Party believes in easing the burden of our...

“It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.” ...

• Mar 03, 2022 7:57 AM

Politics

BIU’s Furbert says PLP failing to protect Bermudian workers

The leader of the island’s blue collar union has accused the ruling Progressive Labour Party of an attack on its core support. Chris Furbert, the president of t...

The leader of the island’s blue collar union has accused the...

• Feb 08, 2022 12:47 PM

Labour

Extra rules to protect workers rights on cards, minister says

Beefed-up labour legislation is in the pipeline to better protect workers’ rights, the Government has said. Jason Hayward, the labour minister, said that the Go...

Beefed-up labour legislation is in the pipeline to better pr...

• Nov 30, 2021 7:52 AM

Politics

Hayward lays down law to employers over contractor contracts

Workers have complained they are being taken advantage of through “precarious" contracts which labelled them as independent contractors, the labour minister sai...

Workers have complained they are being taken advantage of th...

• Nov 03, 2021 7:51 AM

Health

Pandemic hits health insurance cover as firms fail to pay premiums

The number of complaints against employers that have failed to make health insurance payments for staff has risen because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has be...

The number of complaints against employers that have failed ...

• Oct 22, 2021 2:19 PM

Labour

BIU general strike threat over union decertification

A union leader has threatened the Premier with a major strike unless changes to decertification votes in workplaces are ditched. Chris Furbert, the president of...

A union leader has threatened the Premier with a major strik...

• Aug 21, 2021 8:00 AM

Labour

Former BPSU head Ed Ball to chair new employment tribunal

Members of an independent tribunal established to hear disputes between unions and employers have been selected. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour, selected...

Members of an independent tribunal established to hear dispu...

• Jul 02, 2021 7:54 AM

Labour

Hayward defends minimum wage delay despite criticism

Government yesterday defended its decision to sideline proposals for a minimum wage for at least a year. The Government-appointed Wages Commission delivered its...

Government yesterday defended its decision to sideline propo...

• Jun 04, 2021 7:50 AM

Local Business

Virtual forum on anti-workplace bullying law to be held next week

The Ministry of Labour is to hold a virtual forum on Facebook Live to discuss the issue of bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace. Topics at the forum,...

The Ministry of Labour is to hold a virtual forum on Faceboo...

• May 27, 2021 3:49 PM

Labour

Talks still under way on controversial labour law due to take effect next month

A controversial new law to let non-unionised staff vote on whether a workplace should retain union representation is scheduled to come into force next month. Bu...

A controversial new law to let non-unionised staff vote on w...

• May 24, 2021 7:54 AM

Politics

Unemployment insurance signalled by minister

The introduction of unemployment insurance is being considered after the Government paid out million of dollars in benefits in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. ...

The introduction of unemployment insurance is being consider...

• Feb 05, 2021 8:26 AM

Politics

Unions back labour law change – but say talks still needed

Bermuda’s unions will not oppose labour reform legislation to be debated in the Senate today. But Armell Thomas, the president of the Bermuda Public Service Uni...

Bermuda’s unions will not oppose labour reform legislation t...

• Jan 13, 2021 8:04 AM

Politics

Christmas consensus in the Senate as bills fly through

Senators rubber-stamped a number of Government bills during a brisk, virtual session of the Upper House yesterday morning. Streamlining and improved efficiency ...

Senators rubber-stamped a number of Government bills during ...

• Dec 17, 2020 6:49 AM

Budget

Labour force survey to start

The latest Labour Force Survey will begin tomorrow with telephone and in-the-field interviews. A government spokeswoman said only selected homes would be requir...

The latest Labour Force Survey will begin tomorrow with tele...

• Nov 20, 2019 7:00 AM

Other

Government to look into Athletic Club concerns

“Workplace concerns” at a fitness centre are to be investigated by the Government. Lovitta Foggo, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sport, said the ...

“Workplace concerns” at a fitness centre are to be investiga...

• Nov 19, 2019 7:00 AM