Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Antigua and Barbuda
The information here was collated from official online sources by Ergo Global ergonomists. All information is for general purposes and cannot be considered 1-to-1 legal advice. Ergo Global disclaim any liability relating to the information provided on this page.
To Note
Antigua and Barbuda does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code.
The labour code contains no specific mention of regulations regarding to remote work.
Page last updated: 29/07/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article D10
For the purpose of safeguarding the health of persons employed in or performing any duty in workplaces, the operator of every workplace shall-
(a) keep the workplace in a clean state;
(6) keep it from becoming overcrowded;
(c) maintain a reasonable temperature therein;
(d) provide adequate ventilation therein;
(e) provide lighting therein sufficient to avoid employees' eyestrain;
(f) provide effective means for draining floors; and
(g) provide suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences. -
Article D11
For the purpose of ensuring the safety of persons employed in or performing any duty in workplaces, the following provisions shall apply to every workplace-
(1) Adequate measures shall be taken for the prevention of fire therein and for adequate means of escape for persons employed therein.
(2) All machinery used therein shall be operated and maintained in such a manner as to be safe for all employees.
(3) All walls, partitions, floors, stairs, passages and gangways shall be of sound construction and properly maintained.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
- Formal Agreement - Remote work arrangements should be formalized through a written agreement or an addendum to the existing employment contract. This document should clearly define the terms and conditions of remote work.
- Employee Rights - Remote employees generally retain the same rights and protections as their office-based counterparts, including rights related to working hours, rest periods, leave, and occupational safety and health.
- Employer Obligations - Employers have obligations to ensure the health and safety of remote workers, provide necessary equipment (unless otherwise agreed), and maintain communication channels. They must also respect the employee's right to privacy and disconnect outside of working hours.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article D14
(1) Any person employed in a workplace to which this Division applies shall make use of all means, appliances, conveniences or other things provided in pursuance of this Act for the health, safety and welfare of employees, to the extent that his employment involves its use.
(2) No person employed therein shall wilfully interfere with, misuse, or damage any such means, appliance, convenience or other thing.
(3) No person employed therein or in any other place shall wilfully and without reasonable cause do anything likely to endanger himself or others.
What's next?
Step 1
Run an ergonomics audit following these regulations.
Step 2
List out the gaps in your ergonomics policy.
Step 4
Contact Ergo Global for more support where needed.
