Bahamas : Alternative Dispute Resolution

Name of the Organization : Department of Labour
Type of Facility : Alternative Dispute Resolution
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Bahamas Alternative Dispute Resolution

Persons who believe that they are wrongfully dismissed or that their fundamental rights as employees are being or have been infringed upon may seek advice on or assistance with the resolution of these issues from the Conciliation Section of the Department of Labour.

Related : Department of Labour Certification of Vacancies to Hire Non-Bahamians : www.statusin.org/6338.html

Eligibility :
Anyone who believes (s)he has a legitimate labour dispute can access the assistance of the Conciliation Section.

Process :
Visit or contact the offices of the Conciliation Section of the Department of Labour via telephone. Please note that there is no need to make an appointment prior to visiting the office, in this instance.
Give as much detail of the dispute issue as possible. Based on the information provided, the Conciliation Officer would ascertain and advise whether there’s a legitimate trade dispute. In the case of a legitimate dispute as advised by the Conciliation Officer, the complainant should:
Fill out in duplicate and submit a Report of a Trade Dispute form.

Application Form(s) :
Report of a Trade Dispute Form, also available at the Department of Labour

Supporting Documents :
There are no supporting documents for this service.

Turn-around time :
This varies depending on the nature of the dispute and how cooperative both parties are.

Deadline :
Persons are free to seek assistance on any labour issue, once it is within 1 year of the occurrence of the matter.

Related Fee(s) :
This service is free of charge to the general public.

For more information please contact :
The Conciliation Section of the New Providence office of the Department of Labour, or any of the departments other offices dispersed throughout the Bahamas.

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