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How to avoid pitfalls in vacation policies and practices

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Alan R. McEwen

Three weeks’ vacation at 6%. Sounds easy doesn’t it. However, vacation policies are complex and unless you pay careful attention, it’s easy to stumble. Here’s how to avoid the major pitfalls. Employers often promise employees so many weeks of paid … Continue reading →

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Disconnect between EI insurable earnings and hours for statutory holidays

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Alan R. McEwen

Employment standards drive what employees must be paid for statutory holidays – either for entitlement to the holiday itself or for actual work on the holiday. Every employment standards jurisdiction in Canada requires that statutory holiday pay, the entitlement to … Continue reading →

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