Vacation time and vacation pay explained | Canadian HR Reporter
WEBJan 31, 2022 · Employees are entitled to the following vacation pay, at a minimum, under the ESA: four per cent of the gross wages earned, for employees with less than five years of service or. six per cent of the gross wages earned, for employees with five or more years of service. That said, employers can choose when to provide vacation pay to employees:
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WEB3 days ago · Sep 17, 2024. Does an employee have a right to wear a rainbow sticker? Human Rights Tribunal clarifies rules. 'Sometimes employers are inclined to make exceptions for some people – and that's where you can get into legal risks,' says lawyer offering tips for HR. Sep 16, 2024.
Crying wolf: False or exaggerated harassment complaints
WEBOct 16, 2017 · Canadian employers have an obligation to provide employees with a safe working environment, which includes providing employees with a workplace that is free from harassment and violence. We always encourage employers to take complaints of harassment or violence seriously, and respond appropriately. The consequences for failing to do so are high ...
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An employee is overpaid? Here's what to do - HR Reporter
WEBMar 16, 2022 · Employers can only deduct for errors that occurred within six months prior to the deduction. British Columbia: If an employer overpays an employee's wages, the overpayment cannot be deducted unilaterally from future wage payments. An employee may provide written consent to the deduction for an overpayment through a written assignment of wages.
Challenges in recruitment, retention to linger into 2022
WEBAug 26, 2021 · Nearly three-quarters (73 per cent) of U.S. employers are having difficulty attracting employees this year --- up from just 26 per cent in 2020 and 56 per cent in the first half of 2021, according to a survey by Willis Towers Watson. And 70 per cent expect this trend will persist into 2022. Also, 61 per cent are having a hard time keeping ...
Overtime risks and misconceptions | Canadian HR Reporter
WEBJan 10, 2012 · Overtime does not have to be authorized in order to be compensable. If an employee legitimately works overtime, they are entitled to the appropriate pay or time off in lieu thereof. An employer cannot take the position the overtime was not authorized and refuse to pay for it. However, it’s advisable to put a policy in place stating all ...
Calling out workers who call in sick too much - HR Reporter
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Employment standards in Canada provide works with a lot of protection, due mostly to the power imbalance inherent in the employment relationship. It can take a lot for an employee to lose their job. And when employees get sick, they can usually take time off to get better, whether paid or unpaid. If an illness or injury lasts for a long time or ...
Dealing with unfounded allegations of harassment or discrimination
WEBJun 13, 2016 · Employers should review policies and ensure they do not inadvertently protect those who make allegations or harassment in bad faith. While it is critical that discrimination and harassment not be allowed to continue in the workplace, it is equally important that false allegations be penalized. Otherwise, the impact of true and genuine ...