Top legislative updates, case law for 2024 | Canadian HR Reporter
Dec 19, 2024 · In Dufault, the court decided that if an employment agreement suggests that the employer has the right to dismiss an employee without cause in its sole discretion or at any time, that violates the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and invalidates the entire termination clause, because there are certain times when an employee's employment may not …
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Vacation time and vacation pay explained | Canadian HR Reporter
Jan 31, 2022 · Vacation pay. When it comes to vacation pay, it is earned on each paycheque as the employee earns their wages, whether they are paid by the hour, salary or commission.
6 key questions about ROEs and dismissals - HR Reporter
Feb 22, 2021 · Q: How might an employer act in bad faith? A: “As long as the employer has acted in good faith in the way it filled out the ROE, the fact that the Service Canada agent comes to a different decision about the reason for issuing the ROE shouldn’t expose the employer to any kind of legal jeopardy. Service Canada does point out that it …
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissing nearly all claims …
Nov 14, 2024 · “The tribunal has become the place where human rights claims go to die,” says Tribunal Watch Ontario. The trigger for dismissal is the HRTO re-activating the case by sending a Notice of Intent to Dismiss or other notice requiring the applicant to file new written submission on the legal and factual basis for the claim.
Revealed: Salary ranges for HR leaders in 2025
Nov 26, 2024 · A senior total rewards director in Canada should expect to earn anywhere from $174,000 to $226,000 in 2025. On the other hand, an entry level total rewards director should be looking at a range of $109,000 to $141,000 in the new year.
Starbucks to enforce strict return-to-office policy in U.S.
Oct 29, 2024 · Starbucks has announced it will enforce stricter measures to ensure corporate employees return to the office three days a week, with potential consequences for non-compliance that include termination.
Payroll deductions online calculator now available
Dec 10, 2010 · In this article, the Canadian HR Reporter explains everything you need to know about the CRA’s payroll deductions online calculator (PDOC).We will give you a step-by-step guide on how to use it and discuss what the typical deductions are …
Business confidence falls amid economic uncertainty
Dec 20, 2024 · Small business confidence in Canada has taken a hit, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The long-term business optimism index, which measures 12-month expectations, fell to 56.4 in December, a three-point decline from the previous month.
Manitoba bans use of replacement workers during strike
Nov 18, 2024 · Manitoba’s Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Standards Code (ESC) recently underwent significant amendments. Recently, the provincial government’s Bill 37, The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 and Bill 9, The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act, received Royal Assent and came into force Nov. 8.. Under the changes, employers are now prohibited from ...