Vacations

Vacations are of paramount importance for both Human Resources (HR) and payroll departments within organizations. They serve as a critical component in managing employee well-being, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Vacations are not just a perk but a strategic and regulatory necessity for HR and payroll departments. They play a pivotal role in employee satisfaction, talent attraction, regulatory compliance, financial management, and the creation of a positive workplace culture. Effectively managing and supporting employee vacations is an integral part of HR and payroll’s responsibilities to foster a healthy and productive workforce.

How to Make Payments of Vacation Pay

HR managers must ensure that vacation pay calculations are accurate, regardless of whether payroll is outsourced or done in-house.

Minimum Vacation Entitlements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Quebec and Saskatchewan’s vacation entitlements are the most generous; the […]

Vacations Quiz

Can employers force employees to take vacations at a certain […]

Vacation Request Policy

Use this tool to manage employee vacation request and inform your employees of your policies regarding requesting vacation time.

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

Clarity Still Counts In Employment And Compensation

Bottom Line The Court of Appeal for Ontario (the "Court") […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT IS [...]

When Is a Use-It-Or-Lose-It Vacation Policy Enforceable?

Bans on cashing out or carrying forward unused vacation can’t take away minimum vacation [...]

Year In Review – Key Legislative Updates Of 2024

Welcome to our annual review of notable legislative updates over […] Search for: THIS [...]

Unused Vacation Time – Ask The Expert

Policies surrounding unused and accrued vacation time vary from workplace […] Search for: [...]

Swapping Christmas Stat Holidays: Human Rights & Cultural Inclusion In The Workplace

December is complex. A third of our statutory holidays are […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT IS [...]

Workplace Absences: Québec Limits Management Rights

On Oct. 9, 2024, Québec's Bill 68, An Act mainly to […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT IS FOR [...]

Annual Employment Law Update

Overview Each year there are amendments to legislation and case […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT [...]

Keeping Spooky Season Where It Belongs: Essential Tips For A Smooth Holiday Season

With Halloween officially behind us, it's time to pitch the […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT IS [...]

Must Terminated Employees Take Vacation During the Notice Period?

You generally can’t force terminated employees to cash out their accrued vacation during the notice [...]

Top 10 Errors Employers Make

Search for: THIS INSIGHT IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY! HR Insider saves members an average of 157 hours [...]

Understanding Your Farm Worker ESA Exemptions In Ontario

Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT [...]

Employment Law Around The Campfire: Best Practices For Summer Workplace Law Issues

We have a short and sweet summer in Canada. Getting […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT IS FOR [...]

Update On Legislative Changes For MB Employers, Including Proposal To Ban Replacement Workers & Re-introduce Automatic Certification

In our previous blog post, we outlined a number of significant […] Search for: THIS INSIGHT [...]

Go to Top