Employers in Ontario have the right to establish workplace dress codes and standards for appearance they believe are needed for the safety and function of their business. They may do this as long as the standards do not discriminate against employees in the ways specified by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Employers may also grant certain...
As an employer in Alberta, do you know what the Employment Standards Code (ESC) says about hours of work and rest breaks? Employees are entitled to a certain amount of rest breaks and there are guidelines on how many hours an employee can work. This is what employers should know about hours of work and rest breaks...
In Ontario, all eligible new parents are entitled to parental leave as outlined in the Employment Standards Act. Here are some key takeaways that employers should know. What is Parental Leave? As outlined in Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA), parental leave is unpaid time off work for new parents. Parental leave is different from maternity leave, although birth mothers...
Everyone can use some time away from work, and in Ontario, employees are entitled to paid vacation time. The Employment Standards Act (ESA) states the regulations employers have to follow in regards to vacation pay and time. It is up to employers to make sure they’re complying with the Act. Who is eligible for Vacation Pay in Ontario?...
Employees in Alberta are entitled to certain job-protected leaves of absence as outlined in the Employment Standards Code (ESC). This includes Personal and Family Responsibility Leave, which allows employees to take time off work for personal reasons without losing their job. What is Personal and Family Responsibility Leave? Alberta employees can take up to five days of unpaid...
Do you know what the minimum wage in Ontario is? The Employment Standards Act (ESA) outlines the current minimum wage rates that employers are required to comply with. Make sure you understand your responsibilities as an employer when it comes to paying employees a fair wage. What is Minimum Wage? Minimum wage is the lowest wage rate...
Terminating an employee is never an easy job. As an employer, you are required to follow the Employment Standards Act, which outlines the legislation surrounding termination of employment including termination notice periods. Here are five key things employers should know before giving notice to an employee. Employees Are Entitled to Written Notice The Employment Standards Act (ESA) states...
If you’re letting someone go, employers should be aware that the employee may be entitled to compensation. “Severance pay” is paid to compensate for the losses of qualified employees who have had their employment “severed”. Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) carefully outlines the rules and guidelines around what is owed and to whom. Which employees are qualified...
No business owner wants to consider the possibility of their business going up in flames. If your business were to be burned to the ground, the financial burden would be staggering. The good news is that there are some steps you can take to lower the chances of a fire happening. Fire safety laws in Ontario put...
Part-time staff. Full-time staff. Casual staff. Staff on night shifts. And staff who work on commission. Having a varied workforce helps you run your business. It can also make calculating vacation pay a real test for you. Here’s how to make sure your staff get the right amount of vacation leave. Write an annual leave policy Tell...
