Uphold ethical labour practices, says BEC amid worker exploitation charges

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Ricardo RobertsJournalist at Barbados Today

July 9, 2026

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Uphold ethical labour practices, says BEC amid worker exploitation charges

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The Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) has urged employers to uphold national labour laws following allegations of migrant worker exploitation.

In a statement, the island’s primary employer representative body expressed deep concern over the reports but declined to address the specifics of the ongoing investigation.

But the BEC stressed that the country’s economic reputation hinges on the fair treatment of its entire workforce.

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