Employment Act

Employees are entitled overtime pay if they work

• More than 8 hours a day

• More than 24 hours in a week

• Beyond 40 hours or on public holidays

• On weekends only

Which laws were repealed by the Employment Act?

• Fair Labour Standards Act and Female Employees (Grant of maternity leave)

• Education act and child protection act

• Health and safety act and labour code act

• Young persons act and parental leave act

This Employment Act regulations _____

dismissal and ______ dismissal

(a)  

What is the maximum number of hours for a minor under the age of 18 can work in an school week

• 40

• 48

• 24

• 12

The law prohibits the employment of (a)   and regulates working conditions for young people.

The law prohibits employers from requiring employees to provide ______ or take ______ tests as a condition of employment.

(a)  

Employees are entitled to various types of leave, including ______ leave, ______ leave, family leave, and casual leave.

(a)  

The Employment Act of (a)   in The Bahamas establishes minimum standards for employment conditions.

How does the law regulate wages under the Employment Act?

• By setting a minimum wage for all employees

• By ensuring payment is made on time

• By prohibiting way deductions

• All of the above

The Employment Act of The Bahamas regulates the termination of employment contracts by addressing:

• Overtime pay

• Notice periods

• Working hours for minors

• Fingerprinting policies