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.

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Dismantling the Confusion Around Managing Vacations in Canada

Managing vacation pay can be a complex task for human resources (HR) managers in Canada. With [...]

Vacation Policy – British Columbia

It’s important to have a written policy providing employees at least the vacation time and pay to [...]

Vacation Policy – Ontario

It’s important to have a written policy providing employees at least the vacation time and pay to [...]

Vacation Policy – Alberta

It’s important to have a written policy providing employees at least the vacation time and pay to [...]

Vacation Policy – Federal

It’s important to have a written policy providing employees at least the vacation time and pay to [...]

Seven Do’s & Don’ts for Unlimited Paid Time Off Policies

Offering UPTO doesn’t get you out of employment standards vacation requirements. The pandemic has [...]

Compliance Alert: Ontario Gives Employees the ‘Right to Disconnect’

DECEMBER 6, 2021 COMPLIANCE ALERT: ONTARIO GIVES EMPLOYEES THE ‘RIGHT TO DISCONNECT’ This week [...]

How to Make Payments of Vacation Pay

HR managers must ensure that vacation pay calculations are accurate, regardless of whether payroll [...]

Minimum Vacation Entitlements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Quebec and Saskatchewan’s vacation entitlements are the most generous; the Maritime Provinces are [...]

Ontario Bill 27 Would Give Employees the Right to “Disconnect”

New laws would ban contacting employees while on leave or vacation. On October 25, the Ontario [...]

Don’t Spend Your Vacation In A Courtroom: Potential Vacation Time And Vacation Pay Issues That Every Employer Should Know About

In Canada, every legal jurisdiction has laws governing an employer’s vacation obligations [...]

Do Employees on Infectious Disease Leave Accrue Vacation Pay? – Ask The Expert

Time spent on COVID-19 and infectious disease leave doesn’t count toward vacation pay unless the [...]

Can You Make Terminated Employees Use Vacation During the Notice Period?

The answer depends on which province you’re in. Under employment standards laws, employees who get [...]

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