Resource Type: Workplace Information

May 15, 2024

I am a vendor. How do I collect my $600 monthly from the NIS?

This programme is being facilitated by the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs through its Adopt-A-Family programme where vulnerable families are being assisted.…

May 15, 2024

How does short week (short-time) work?

The National Insurance Board will give those on short weeks 60 per cent of their earnings for those days. For example, if a person…

May 15, 2024

School Leavers – How to get a NIS number

As soon as you leave school you should register with the National Insurance Office.Here’s how: Once you’ve registered you’ll receive a National Insurance Registration…

May 15, 2024

Can you check and tell me if my employer is paying my contributions?

Yes we can. It is your right as an employee to inspect the employer’s schedules once a quarter but you can also telephone the…

May 15, 2024

How soon after submission of a claim is money posted?

Once the form is properly completed and the contributions are paid in, processing will be made promptly.

May 15, 2024

Does my employer have to pay me for the first 3 days of benefit, which NIS does not pay?

No. The first three days are called waiting days and are deducted. If you should happen to claim another benefit within 3 weeks these…

May 15, 2024

The Nation newspaper article indicates that persons are no longer required to register at the Barbados Employment Career and Counselling Service (BECCS) in Warrens, St. Michael, but does that mean just go to the NIS office for the renewal stamp?

The Prime Minister, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley indicated in her speech (Appropriations Bill) that persons claiming unemployment were not required to visit the…

May 15, 2024

Resource Type: Workplace Information

I am a vendor. How do I collect my $600 monthly from the NIS?

How does short week (short-time) work?

School Leavers – How to get a NIS number

Can you check and tell me if my employer is paying my contributions?

How soon after submission of a claim is money posted?

Does my employer have to pay me for the first 3 days of benefit, which NIS does not pay?

The Nation newspaper article indicates that persons are no longer required to register at the Barbados Employment Career and Counselling Service (BECCS) in Warrens, St. Michael, but does that mean just go to the NIS office for the renewal stamp?

For what length of time do I have to work in order to be eligible for Unemployment Benefit?

Would a miscarriage disqualify a woman from receiving a maternity benefit?

Should my employer only pay my contributions when I am on full time employment with him?