Taxes and Reporting
What Jamaican tax must businesses collect on goods and services and submit to TAJ?
General Consumption Tax (GCT)
What act requires employers to maintain safe workplaces and training records?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Which agency enforces environmental standards in Jamaica?
National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
Which office coordinates local operations and reports to headquarters?
Branch or regional office
What is one key duty of an administrative assistant in a small business?
Filing, bookkeeping, or scheduling
Which report shows income, expenses, and taxes for businesses in Jamaica?
Business Activity Report (BAR)
Which legislation regulates employee contracts, wages, and dispute resolution?
Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act (LRIDA)
What must businesses record to show compliance with environmental laws?
Waste disposal and recycling records
Name a business with few employees that is independently owned.
Small or micro business
What does an admin assistant do in a branch office for compliance?
Prepare reports and submit to headquarters
What tax is deducted from employees’ salaries and submitted to TAJ?
Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
Why must administrative assistants maintain accident reports and safety records?
To ensure compliance with health and safety laws
Which act protects personal information of staff and customers in Jamaica?
Data Protection Act (2020)
Name a centre that handles specialised functions like IT, production, or customer service.
Technical/Operations centre
Name a record type an admin assistant keeps for PAYE compliance.
Payroll records
Where must companies file annual returns and financial statements?
Companies Office of Jamaica
Name one record an admin assistant keeps to comply with industrial relations law.
Employment contracts or wage agreements
What must records show to comply with privacy protection laws?
Consent, secure storage, and restricted access
In which type of business does an administrative assistant perform multiple roles?
Small or micro business
How does an admin assistant support environmental compliance?
Maintain waste disposal and recycling records
What record must be kept to show employer contributions to retirement funds?
Superannuation/Pension Records (NIS/NHT contributions)
What happens if a business fails to maintain workplace safety records?
It can face fines, legal action, or workplace accidents
What act allows citizens to request information from public authorities?
Access to Information Act (2002)
In which type of office does an admin assistant manage technical documents and schedules for specialists?
Technical/Operations centre
What is one key skill for an administrative assistant working in a technical/operations centre?
Managing technical documents and coordinating team schedule