Small business owners often wear many hats. They can be manager, supervisor, recruiter, and problem-solver all at once. But when employment issues arise, many business owners find themselves navigating legal obligations without the right tools or guidance.
To help address this growing need, Eugene Dupuch Law School in collaboration with the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), is introducing a new Professional Development Programme course beginning May 30, 2026: Employment Law & HR Fundamentals.
Suitable for entrepreneurs and small business owners, Human Resources professionals, managers and supervisors, the six-week course provides practical guidance on managing employment relationships lawfully and effectively within the Bahamian workplace.
Participants will gain a practical working knowledge of employment contracts, recruitment and hiring practices, National Insurance obligations, statutory leave entitlements, workplace discipline, termination and redundancy, and the steps needed to keep their workplace legally compliant.
The programme is built around real workplace situations and practical decision-making.
The course aims to help businesses reduce exposure to employment disputes, penalties, and Industrial Tribunal proceedings by promoting proactive compliance and fair employment practices.
Sessions will be held in person on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. over six weeks. The course fee is $1,500 plus VAT and includes instructional materials,practical templates, and a Certificate of Completion issued by Eugene Dupuch Law School. Registration is now open.
For more information about this course and other professional development courses offered by the Eugene Dupuch Law School, interested persons are encouraged to contact the Eugene Dupuch Law School Professional Development Programme at pdp@edls.edu.bs or 326-8507.
