In this one-hour two-part session, our Employment and Labor specialists, Satcha Kissoon and Erica Marshall-Forde share key insights surrounding the recent landmark Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) decision in Chefette v Harris as well as provide guidance to support your business continuity and employee retention/turnover strategies in the New Dynamic.

Moderator

Benjamin Drakes, Senior Associate, Barbados

Session I – Chefette v. Harris: A Snapshot of emerging trends in Barbados’ Labor Law

Speaker

Satcha Kissoon, Partner, Barbados

The recent CCJ decision has changed the law in relation to compensation for unfair dismissal. The ability to calculate damages with some certainty, along with guidance on the procedures for Tribunal hearings, equips employers with the power to make directed financial decisions when considering termination. An employer's risk exposure can now be assessed without the potential of Inflated Awards. 

Session II –The New Dynamic Employers & Advisors Toolkit & Internal Audit Checklist

Speaker

Erica Marshall-Forde, Partner, Barbados

Erica Marshall-Forde, leader of the Dentons Caribbean Employment and Labor practice offers a legal update tailored specifically for employers and advisors in Barbados. In this informative 30-minute segment Erica shares our bespoke toolkit and checklist, both designed to address primary business considerations as we adjust to the New Dynamic in Barbados.

We encourage you to download and reference our complimentary New Dynamic Employers & Advisors Toolkit and Internal Audit Checklist. You can also freely access a wide range of supplementary resources and tools in our New Dynamic hub including updates not only relating to employment measures but also global guidance on innovation and scenario planning.