Overview

All employers must at least meet the minimum standards in employment standards legislation. These standards can differ by province and be especially challenging for employers operating in multiple provinces in Canada. 

If an employer appears to be contracting below minimum standards through an employment contract, the employment contract will be voided by a Court. Furthermore, in each province in Canada there is a government entity responsible for enforcing employment standards legislation. An employee can make a complaint free of charge if they believe their employer is violating employment standards legislation. The government entity will investigate the complaint and can levy significant monetary penalties, which have increased in recent years, for non-compliance. This creates more liability for employers since the employee does not have to spend their time or money to file a civil claim in court. 

This webinar will highlight key sections in employment standards legislation, including termination entitlements, overtime, vacation, holidays, and hours of work to ensure you are aware of how to navigate these provisions when setting the terms and conditions of employment with Canadian employees. 

Areas Covered in the Session

• Purpose employment standards legislation is in Canada.
• Key sections of employment standards legislation, such as termination entitlements, overtime, vacation, holidays, and hours of work and challenges employers face in meeting the entitlements of each; and 
• Best practices to avoid inadvertent breaches of employment standards legislation.  

Who Will Benefit

• Employee Relations Specialists 
• Human Resource Managers 
• Human Resource Executives 
• Lawyers interested in learning more about Canadian employment law