Employment Insurance (EI) provides benefits to employees who are looking for work after they lose their jobs through no fault of their own—for example, being laid off. It also provides benefits to workers who need to take time off work due to specific life events including illness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn, or a critically...
As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with the minimum wage requirements set out in the Employment Standards Code (ESC). What is the minimum wage in Alberta? The current general minimum wage rate in Alberta is $15.00 per hour, as per the Employment Standards Code. Minimum wages do not include expense money or tips. Salespersons...
On November 24, 2022, Bill 41, which introduces key changes to BC’s Workers Compensation Act, received Royal Assent. The Act’s proposed changes entered the province’s legislature and underwent its first reading on October 31, 2022. Given that Bill 41 has been passed by the legislature, it is important to discuss the impacts it will have...
New Brunswick’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) provides for eight paid public holidays. Employees typically qualify for paid public holidays if they have worked for an employer for at least 90 calendar days and have worked their scheduled regular days of work before and after the holiday. Employers should know the rules around statutory holiday entitlement and pay...
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Act (LSA) outlines the rules regarding statutory holidays to ensure that employees get time off, correct pay and know when they are working. As an employer, it is important that you understand what your obligations are during stat holidays. You could incur penalties for not paying your staff the correct...
If you’re operating a small business, you’ll need to stay compliant with federal and provincial laws to remain up and running. This can seem like an impossible task, especially if you’re a new business owner. Understanding and staying on top of such a vast array of laws can overwhelm even the most seasoned entrepreneurs. When...
