May 17, 2016: The Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development will host a National Tripartite Stakeholder Consultation on principles, policies and issues to be considered in the development of legislation to amend the Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act, Chapter 88:13.
This Consultation will take place on Wednesday May 18 2016 at the National Energy Skills Centre, Cor. Rivulet & Southern Main Roads, Point Lisas, Couva from 9.00 A.M. TO 3.00 P.M.
The discussions will be centered on the following topics:
- Definition of Redundancy;
- Scope of Application of the Act;
- Procedure for Retrenchment;
- Contract Employment and the Act;
- Rank of severance benefits at the closure of a company;
Media is invited to cover the opening on Wednesday May 18 2016 at 9.00am at the National Energy Skills Centre, Rivulet Road, Point Lisas Couva.
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For further information please contact:
The Communications Unit
Ministry of Labour and Small Enterprise Development
868-625-8478 ext. 1208, 1212, 1316