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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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WEB4 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.
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 ...
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HR Designations | Canadian HR Reporter
WEBDec 30, 2014 · Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) www.chrp.ca. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP): The most recognized and sought-after mark of an HR professional, this nationally recognized designation represents the bearer’s professionalism.To attain the CHRP designation, the HR professional must be a member in good standing with their provincial HR association, possess a ...
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 ...
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 ...
An employee is overpaid… now what? | Canadian HR Reporter
WEBSep 7, 2015 · When an employee refuses to pay back the amount owed, the employer should include it in employment income of the year the overpayment was made. If an employee agrees to make a repayment but fails to do so, add the overpayment to the employment income for the year the promise was made. …
If it's verbal, is it binding? | Canadian HR Reporter
WEBSep 30, 2019 · The reality is that many employees benefit from the fact that verbal agreements — or agreements based on an exchange of email messages or other communications — are binding. In many cases where employees argue that they should not be held to the agreement that they did sign, the argument is that there was already a verbal agreement in place.