2023 Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada
Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada, as of Oct 1, 2023 FEDERAL General Minimum Wage: $16.65 per hour or minimum wage of province of employment, whichever is higher Separate Minimum Wages: None Scheduled Increases: Annual CPI increases […]
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How to Comply with Call-In & Reporting Pay Requirements
Myth: Simply showing up for work isn’t enough to earn employees a pay cheque. Reality: Employees who come to the workplace at their employer’s call are entitled to at least 2 […]
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Call-In & Reporting Pay Policy
There may be situations where employers summon staff to work but then can’t actually assign them any work once they arrive. Maybe there’s a blackout, a natural disaster or a […]
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British Columbia Court Of Appeal Finds That Employers Can Discriminate Against Employees Based On Family Status Without A Change In Employment Terms
The recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in British Columbia (Human Rights Tribunal) v Gibraltar Mines Ltd., 2023 BCCA 168 ("Gibraltar Mines") broadens the test for family status discrimination in BC, bringing […]
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Employer Awarded Damages For Remote Worker’s Time Theft
The advent of remote work has introduced various risks for employers – including the risk that employees may not actually be performing the work they log hours for. In a recent case heard […]
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Quebec Children Under 14 To Be Banned From Working Most Jobs
The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would prevent children under the age of 14 from working most jobs. Labour Minister Jean Boulet says Bill 19 is the result of […]
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When Are Terminated Employees Entitled to a Performance Bonus?
Employees earn bonuses for a job well done. But what happens when employees don’t get enough time to finish the job? The scenario: Employees who are on their way to […]
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How to Create a Performance Bonus Plan
Awarding performance bonuses can go a long way in boosting recruitment, retention, productivity, efficiency and morale. But companies and their HR directors also need the right bonus plan to maximize […]
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