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Barbados (105,001) > Maternity protection (876)
| Name: | The Employment of Women (Maternity Leave) Act, 1976-16 (Cap. 345A). |
| Country: | Barbados |
| Subject(s): | Maternity protection |
| Type of legislation: | Law, Act |
| Adopted on: | 1976-07-19 |
| Entry into force: | |
| Published on: | Official Gazette, Supplement, 1976-07-19, pp. 1-7 |
| ISN: | BRB-1976-L-51898 |
| Bibliography: | Official Gazette, Supplement, 1976-07-19, pp. 1-7 Acts on-line  Cariblex, ILO Database of Labour Legislation PDF (consulted on 2011-07-04) |
| Abstract/Citation: | Provides for the grant of maternity leave to female employees. Establishes the conditions for and duration of maternity leave. Protects the employment and seniority of those employees during such leave. Sets the conditions under which additional leave may be granted or under which given leave may be revoked. Excludes certain kinds of employment (those working at home). |