ARBO St. Maarten
Everything you need to know about the new Working Conditions legislation in St. Maarten.
What is ARBO?
“Arbo” is an abbreviation of the word “arbeidsomstandigheden,” which translated in English refers to working conditions. These are the circumstances under which employees perform their duties. Employees can only function properly and efficiently by working under the right labor conditions. This reduces the chance of becoming unfit for work due to an illness or an accident on the job.
What is the Working Conditions Act also knows as the “ARBOWET”?
The ARBOWET stipulates that an employer is obliged to create policy regarding the labor conditions for their employees. Medwork provides the expertise to assist the employer in creating and implementing a Labor Conditions and Absenteeism policies.
SXM Court of First Instance Rules on an ARBO Case
SXM Court: Salary Discount In Pandemic Allowed
March 03 2021
”If the employer has doubts about the medical statement, usually drawn up by the general practioner in Sint Maarten and which is often questioned by employers, they must ensure the employee is seen by a OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIAN “
The Sint Maarten Court of First Instance ruled on the case relying heavily on the Mammoet/Stoof judgement.