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.
Anyone who believes (s)he has a legitimate labour dispute can access the assistance of the Conciliation Section.
- 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.
For information on the Correct Severance Procedure, please click here.
Report of a Trade Dispute, Form also available at the Department of Labour
There are no supporting documents for this service.
This varies depending on the nature of the dispute and how cooperative both parties are.
Persons are free to seek assistance on any labour issue, once it is within 1 year of the occurrence of the matter.
This service is free of charge to the general public.
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
Rosetta Street
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
Rosetta Street
P. O. Box N 1586
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
deptlabourgeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 302-2550 thru to 302-2562
Fax: (242) 356-5585
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