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Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Canada Pension Plan 2018 rates The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) rates are released in early November each year. Clarification on Employment Insurance...
View ArticleNegative employment references
What can employers do to prevent negative employment references from turning into defamation actions? A fear of defamation actions has prompted many employers to shy away from providing references for...
View ArticleWhat is a right to request under employment standards?
With the new Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 coming into force, new provisions have been put into place. One such provision is the right to request a change to work schedule or location. What...
View ArticleCanada Day – What employers need to know
This year, Canada Day (July 1) falls on a Thursday. Unlike some public holidays, which shift dates in order to provide a long weekend, Canada Day is always celebrated on the day it falls. This year,...
View ArticleCanada Day/Dominion Day, a public national holiday
On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General Lord Monck called upon all Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary...
View ArticleJuly 1, Canada Day/Dominion Day, a public national holiday
On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General Lord Monck called upon all Her Majesty’s loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation...
View ArticleTop 5 public holiday questions (Part 1 and 2)
For the May long weekend, I posted the top 5 public holiday questions that clients have asked me over the years. Well, another long weekend is upon us and, yes, there are more questions that I am...
View ArticleJuly 1, Canada Day/Dominion Day, a public national holiday
On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General Lord Monck called upon all Her Majesty’s loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation...
View ArticleWednesday July 1, Canada Day, a public national holiday
On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General Lord Monck called upon all Her Majesty’s loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation...
View ArticleCanada Day, a statutory (public) holiday: Canada turns 149!
Photo: Government of Canada Every July 1, Canadians commemorate their country’s birthday. Canada turns 149 this year! Canada Day is a celebration of Confederation in 1867. The Fathers of Confederation...
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday: Celebrating 150 years!
Photo: Government of Canada website Canada celebrates 150 years on July 1! In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 is a Saturday, a non-working...
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday
In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 falls on a Sunday, a non-working day for most. So, what day will employees have off work? Most employers...
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday
In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 falls on a Monday, a regular working day for most. On Monday July 1, 2019, most employees receive a day...
View ArticleCanada Day, a statutory (public) holiday: Canada turns 149!
Every July 1, Canadians commemorate their country’s birthday. Canada turns 149 this year! In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. Typically, employees do get...
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday: Celebrating 150 years!
Canada celebrates 150 years on July 1! In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 is a Saturday, a non-working day for most. Therefore, what day...
View ArticleTen things Canadian employers need to know about statutory holidays
Statutory holidays are days designated by government to mark special occasions or events. In Canada, there are several statutory holidays. Some are national and every province and territory observes...
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday
Canada Day is a celebration of Confederation in 1867 and is a statutory (public) holiday in all provinces. This year, Canada Day falls on Sunday, July 1, a non-working day for most. So, what day will...
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday
In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 falls on a Monday, a regular working day for most. Continue reading Canada Day, statutory (public) holiday
View ArticleCanada Day, statutory (public) holiday
In all provinces and territories, Canada Day is a statutory (public) holiday. This year, July 1 falls on a Wednesday, a regular working day for most. Many Canada Day celebrations are moving online this...
View ArticleJuly 1, Canada Day/Dominion Day, a public national holiday
On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General Lord Monck called upon all Her Majesty’s loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation...
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