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Employing in Barbados

Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out in the Barbadian Constitution and across several government statutes, such as:

the Employment Rights Act,
the Trade Unions Act,
the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and
the Severance Payments Act.

Employees in Barbados generally enjoy protection against discrimination based on age and race.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Barbados.

Minimum wage

The Barbadian minimum wage is currently fixed between BDS$ 6.25 - BDS $8.5 per hour, or roughly $3.12 - $4.25 hourly.

Competitive benefits package in Barbados

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

The island nation of Barbados has been inhabited since the 13th century by the indigenous Kalinago people, prior to the arrival of European explorers, after which the territory rapidly changed hands as a Spanish, Portuguese, and finally a British colony.

In recent times, Barbados holds a place as a popular tourist haven with its pristine beaches, classical architecture, and Caribbean cuisine that draws over a million visitors annually.

Capital City

Bridgetown

Currency

Barbadian dollar

Languages

English and Bajan Creole

Population size

287,371

Ease of doing business

Medium

Payroll frequency

Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly

VAT - standard rate

17.50%

Grow your team in Barbados with Remote

You can pay contractors now in Barbados with Remote in some currencies (talk to a Remote expert now for more details).

Companies hiring in Barbados are typically required to either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider to employ on the company's behalf. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Barbados can get complicated fast, especially without localised expertise. If you’re looking to start hiring in a country like this, using a global HR platform like Remote makes it easy to hire workers in full compliance with all local legislation. In the countries where we do offer our Employer of Record product, Remote takes on responsibility for compliance so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.

Risks of misclassification

Barbados, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Barbados may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

Payroll

39

per employee/month

Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalised support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

Contractor Management

39

per contractor/month

Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility

Employer of Record

940 800

per employee/month

Hire without opening a local entity
Guided onboarding
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in security and compliance
Flexible, localised benefits
Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
Dedicated experts for local support

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