A colleague tested positive for COVID-19.
Your employer says you must produce a negative PCR test to return to work. What should you do?
Labour attorney Michelle Russell explores this topic this on Labour Matters.
This week on Labour Matters, attorney Michelle Russell looks at why it might be premature for Government to be considering mandatory vaccinations. From the start, the Government of Barbados says it is following the mandate of the World Health Organisation, but that body lists certain caveats on use of the COVID-19 vaccines and these are also examined in this episode. ...
Barbados’ Chief Medical Officer, The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George, recently announced Government was abandoning the idea of COVID-19 safe zones. He said they were not applicable in an Omicron environment. Labour attorney Michelle M. Russell discusses this and the implications for vaccine mandates in the workplace. She also shares her perspective on the backlash teachers are facing in calling for a safe environment in which to work. ...
The crux of the employment contract is payment in exchange for services. What do you do if you are working and not being paid or being paid late? Employment rights attorney Michelle M. Russell discusses this and more on this week’s Labour Matters podcast. ...