Frequently Asked Questions
Procedures
Can an applicant come to the Industrial Tribunal to file a dispute?
No
- File a trade dispute to the Labour department
- Minister of Labour will send referral to the Industrial Tribunal
Can I represent myself in a matter?
Yes.
Can you get cost at the Industrial Tribunal?
Not in the normal circumstance.
How are Judgments of the Tribunal enforced?
They are enforced in the Supreme Court.
How can an Attorney/Labour Advocate/Legal Counsel apply for registration on Folio?
They are required to send an email to the Industrial Tribunal requesting the application for registration.
How long does it take to receive a case management date?
Matters are listed once all forms have been filed in registry at the earliest date in the court calendar.
What is a call over matter?
A follow up on a case for whatever issue related to the file.
Examples:
- No Originating Application
- Difficulty serving the respondent/applicant.
Where can I find my court date?
All calendars for the upcoming month are posted on the Industrial Tribunal website.
Where can I find the forms for filing?
All forms are posted on the Industrial Tribunal website except for forms A, D, E & J that are issued by the Industrial Tribunal.
About the Court
What is the Industrial Tribunal about?
Resolving disputes between employees and employers.
More about the Court:
What’s the email for the Industrial Tribunal?
Contact The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal at this email address: industrialtribunal@hotmail.com.
Where is the Industrial Tribunal in New Providence located?
East Street North, Bank Lane in the Saffrey Square Building.
Where is the Industrial Tribunal in the Northern Region located?
21 B West Mall & Poinciana Drive, Suite 2 &3 Freeport Insurance Center