Under the new "Bill 27 Working for Workers Act", any organization with more than 25 employees must have the "Right to Disconnect" policy in place by March 1, 2022.So, what does "Right to Disconnect" mean? It is defined in Bill 27 as "not engaging in work-related communications, including emails, …
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“FAQ’s” on Minimum Wage Increase
Increases to the Minimum Wage always come with questions on how this sudden raise will impact persons who earn at or just above this wage level prior to the increase. Employment law is complex and in many cases is “situation dependent”, but here are some tips to help clarify things. Anyone who …
Calculating Christmas Holiday Pay
This year, our Christmas and New Year’s holidays are on weekends, which is leading to a lot of questions surrounding Statutory Holiday time off and pay calculations. Here is a quick recap to help you out.If your business is OPEN on the holidays (Christmas & New Year’s Day, Boxing Day), …
Do Employees Receive Pay for Breaks?
Under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Employers must provide an “unpaid eating period of at least 30 minutes” for Employees working more than 5 consecutive hours. The Employer is not required to pay an employee for the eating period if work is not being performed unless the employment …
