The Ontario Employment Standards Act 2000 (ESA) is a legislation used to regulate employment in Ontario. It applies to most workplaces in the province with some exceptions, such as federal employees and some other special categories. Who is not covered by the Ontario Employment Standards Act? The Ontario Employment Standards Act does not cover the...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the main change many employers have had to implement is shifting from a physical workforce to an online one. While most aspects of pre-pandemic life have returned, remote work continues to be utilized by many companies across Canada. This shift to remote and hybrid work has raised...
Running a business is far from easy. Besides keeping clients happy, you must also do right by your staff and ensure you are compliant with provincial Employment Standards and health & safety laws. When it comes to terminating an employee, it is important that employers understand the rules around termination to avoid being sued for...
Termination is the leading cause of employment-related legal disputes. It is important that employers know how to correctly carry out a termination of employment and develop a comprehensive policy on termination. What is termination of employment? Termination of employment occurs when an employee is fired or laid off by the employer, or when the employee...
Hiring, training, and terminating employees is part of running and growing your business. As an employer, it is important that you understand your rights and those of your employees when it comes to termination of employment to avoid wrongful dismissal claims. Understanding Saskatchewan’s legislation on termination will help you manage an employee’s resignation or terminate...
Termination of employment can be a difficult situation for employers to navigate. But it is often a necessary component of running a business and managing employees. What are the two types of terminations of employment in Ontario? There are two main kinds of terminations of employment in Ontario: Termination for cause Termination without cause This...
It is important for employers to know the rules around statutory holiday time off and pay. There are 10 statutory or public holidays employees are entitled to under the Saskatchewan Employment Act (SEA). This blog gives an overview of Saskatchewan stat holidays in 2022 and explains the procedure for calculating stat holiday pay. What are...
Manitoba’s Employment Standards Code provides eight statutory or general holidays for all workers. Employers must provide paid time-off to staff on stat holidays. If employees work on public holidays, they must be paid differently. Not paying your staff the correct stat holiday pay and entitlements is a violation of Manitoba’s employment standards legislation. It can...
It is important for all employers to fulfil their legislated posting obligations at all times. Failure to do so may invite enforcement action, such as penalties and fines. While posting requirements differ slightly across provinces, workplace signage in all jurisdictions is similar. It generally relates to either employment standards legislation, health and safety legislation, or...
