Workers’ Compensation Benefits - Bahamas Eligibility & Claim
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Workers’ Compensation Benefits - Bahamas Eligibility & Claim
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Correct Severance Procedure
The labour laws of The Bahamas are designed to ensure fair play between employers and employees. The proper procedure for terminating employment varies according to the different categories of employees. Please note that employees whose tenure is 90 days or less are neither entitled to notice nor compensation.
Entitlement of employees whose tenure is between 91 and 179 days
No notice
Accrued vacation – 4% of total salary earned for the applicable period
Entitlement of employees whose tenure is between 6 and 12 months
1 week’s notice OR 1 week’s salary en lieu of notice, AND
1 week’s salary
Entitlement of non-managerial employees whose tenure exceeds 1 year
2 weeks’ notice OR 2 weeks’ salary en lieu of notice
Entitlement of managerial staff
Managerial staff is entitled to the following:
4 weeks’ notice OR pay en lieu of notice, AND
4 weeks’ salary for every year of employment, up to 12 years
For more information, please contact:
The Conciliation Section of the Department of Labour at the New Providence address listed below. Alternatively, you may contact any of the other offices of the Department of Labour.
New Providence
Conciliation Section, Department of Labour, Ground & First Floors, Clarence A. Bain Building, Thompson Boulevard, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 302-2562
/
2550
Fax.
(242) 356-5585
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Abaco
Percy Archer Square, Don McKay Boulevard, P.O. Box AB-20250, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 367-2133
Fax.
(242) 367-2959
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Andros & The Berry Islands
Albert Campbell’s Complex, Queen’s Highway, North Andros, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 329-2181
/
2
Fax.
(242) 329-2220
Vibe.
(242) 225-1604
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Bimini
General Post Office, Alice Town, Bimini, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 347-3422
,
225-3356
Fax.
(242) 347-3423
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Eleuthera
Bets Plazza, Queen’s Highway, P.O. Box EL-25177, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 332-2134
Fax.
(242) 332-2875
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Queen’s Highway
Lower Bogue, P.O. Box EL-27854, North Eleuthera, Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 335-1998
Fax.
(242) 335-2000
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Exuma
Tracey Bowe Plaza, EX-29290, Exuma, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 336-2030
Fax.
(242) 336-2031
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Grand Bahama
Churchill Building, Down Town, P.O. Box F-40589, Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 351-6846
,
352-7865
/
6
Fax.
(242) 352-9869
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
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International Job Vacancies
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Work Safety
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Applying for Scholarships
Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education
Bahamas Junior Certificate
Speech Therapy
Special Education
Bahamahost Certification Programme
Transitional Alternative Program
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Cricket
Sailing and Regattas
Golf
Boxing
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Adoption Certificate
Passport
Services for Children
Fostering or Adopting a Child
Residential Care for Children
Foster Care Allowance
Daycare Services
Services for Schools
PACE for Pregnant Adolescent/Teen Parents
Provision of Uniform, Footwear, and Books
National Lunch Program
Preschool Assessments
Services for Families
Food Assistance
MedCard
Assistance for Utilities
Rent Assistance
Temporary Accommodations
Assistance with Basic Household Items
Burial Assistance
Assistance for Persons Experiencing Domestic Violence
Parenting Training
Substance Abuse Intervention
Travel Assistance
Fire and Natural Disaster Relief Assistance
Rehabilitative Welfare Services
Juvenile Support Services
Probation Services for Juveniles and Adults
Voluntary Supervision
Residential Care for Juveniles in Custody
After Care Services
Welfare Services for Inmates
Counseling for Juvenile and Adult Offenders
Older Persons
Food Assistance
Home Placement
House Repair Assistance
Assistance with Payment of Utilities
MedCard
Rent Assistance
Day Care Services
Family Support Groups
Home Care Services
Travel Assistance
Persons with Disabilities
Food Assistance
Disability Allowance
House Repair Allowance
Financial Assistance for Prosthetics
Support Groups for Males and Females
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Travel Assistance
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Correct Severance Procedure
The labour laws of The Bahamas are designed to ensure fair play between employers and employees. The proper procedure for terminating employment varies according to the different categories of employees. Please note that employees whose tenure is 90 days or less are neither entitled to notice nor compensation.
Entitlement of employees whose tenure is between 91 and 179 days
No notice
Accrued vacation – 4% of total salary earned for the applicable period
Entitlement of employees whose tenure is between 6 and 12 months
1 week’s notice OR 1 week’s salary en lieu of notice, AND
1 week’s salary
Entitlement of non-managerial employees whose tenure exceeds 1 year
2 weeks’ notice OR 2 weeks’ salary en lieu of notice
Entitlement of managerial staff
Managerial staff is entitled to the following:
4 weeks’ notice OR pay en lieu of notice, AND
4 weeks’ salary for every year of employment, up to 12 years
For more information, please contact:
The Conciliation Section of the Department of Labour at the New Providence address listed below. Alternatively, you may contact any of the other offices of the Department of Labour.
New Providence
Conciliation Section, Department of Labour, Ground & First Floors, Clarence A. Bain Building, Thompson Boulevard, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 302-2562
/
2550
Fax.
(242) 356-5585
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Abaco
Percy Archer Square, Don McKay Boulevard, P.O. Box AB-20250, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 367-2133
Fax.
(242) 367-2959
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Andros & The Berry Islands
Albert Campbell’s Complex, Queen’s Highway, North Andros, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 329-2181
/
2
Fax.
(242) 329-2220
Vibe.
(242) 225-1604
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Bimini
General Post Office, Alice Town, Bimini, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 347-3422
,
225-3356
Fax.
(242) 347-3423
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Eleuthera
Bets Plazza, Queen’s Highway, P.O. Box EL-25177, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 332-2134
Fax.
(242) 332-2875
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Queen’s Highway
Lower Bogue, P.O. Box EL-27854, North Eleuthera, Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 335-1998
Fax.
(242) 335-2000
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Exuma
Tracey Bowe Plaza, EX-29290, Exuma, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 336-2030
Fax.
(242) 336-2031
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Grand Bahama
Churchill Building, Down Town, P.O. Box F-40589, Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 351-6846
,
352-7865
/
6
Fax.
(242) 352-9869
Email:
labour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Quick Useful Links
The National Honours Society 2026 Call for Nominations
Budget Performance Reports
Budget Documents
Preparing Your Home and Family for a Hurricane
General Orders
Request for Expression of Interest
Hurricane Shelter Listing 2025
Install the BNEA APP
COVID-19 Frequent Asked Questions
Department of Labour’s Jobseekers Portal
Celebrate Bahamas
Load More
For Website Technical Support
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+1 242 604 4688
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