The Ministry of Labour is assuring Barbadians that the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) will soon begin hearing cases again, but trade unionist Caswell Franklyn says there must be a revamp of the body if it is to be effective.
The tribunal has been on a hiatus since last December and without a chairman for more than two years.
“The Cabinet of Barbados has approved the appointment of the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) for a period of three years with effect from April 14, 2025. As specified in the Employment Rights Act...