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British Columbia: New rules protect young workers July 28 2021

Beginning October 15, 2021 in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, the general working age in British Columbia will go up from 12 to 16. This new rule will protect young people and specify age appropriate jobs.

In accordance with the Employment Standards Act, the occupations or situations that are now generally treated as unsafe for youth under 16 include:

  • repairing, maintaining or operating heavy machinery
  • places where a minor is not permitted to enter
  • construction sites, heavy manufacturing and heavy industrial work
  • sites designed to retain an oxygen-deficient or toxic atmosphere
  • walk-in freezers or coolers, other than to place or retrieve an item
  • lifting, carrying or moving heavy items or animals
  • using, handling or applying hazardous substances, such as pesticides.
  • And more.  

Saskatchewan: Emergency Layoff Provisions Lifted July 21 2021

On July 11, 2021 the Government of Saskatchewan lifted the state of emergency for the province and public health orders related to COVID-19.  Employers are to recall employees who have been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or provide pay in lieu of notice as required by the Employment Standards Regulations by July 25, 2021.

Source: Government of Saskatchewan

 

Saskatchewan : Levée des dispositions relatives aux licenciements d'urgence

Le 11 juillet 2021, le gouvernement de la Saskatchewan a levé l'état d'urgence pour la province et les ordonnances de Santé publique liées au COVID-19.  Les employeurs doivent rappeler les employés qui ont été mis à pied en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19, ou leur verser une indemnité de préavis, comme l'exige le règlement sur les normes d'emploi, d'ici le 25 juillet 2021.

Source : Gouvernement de la Saskatchewan


Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Employees July 15 2021

The Government of Canada announced on June 30, 2021 that the federal minimum wage will be increasing to $15.00 per hour on December 29, 2021. This change will affect workers in the federally regulated private sector.

To view employment legislation in your jurisdiction, please refer to the Laws tab.

Source: Government of Canada

 

Hausse prochaine du salaire minimum pour les employés fédéraux

Le 30 juin dernier, le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé que le salaire minimum fédéral passera à 15,00 $ l'heure à compter du 29 décembre 2021. Ce changement affectera les travailleurs du secteur privé sous réglementation fédérale.

Pour consulter la législation sur l'emploi dans votre juridiction, référez-vous à l'onglet Lois.

Source : Gouvernement du Canada


Update to Ontario’s COVID-19 Screening Tool July 09 2021

Ontario’s COVID-19 Screening Tool for Businesses and Organizations has been updated, effective June 30th, 2021. Businesses or organizations permitted to be open must ensure that workers, whether or not they have been vaccinated, are actively screened for COVID-19 before they go to work or start their shift each day.

Amendments to the screening tool reflect updates to travel restrictions, vaccination rates, and rapid/home-based tests.

For the most recent version, please visit: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid19-cms-assets/2021-07/Screening%20Worker%20v7%20Jun30Final.pdf

Source: Government of Ontario

 

Mises à jour de l’outil de dépistage COVID-19 en Ontario

L’outil de dépistage du COVID-19 pour les entreprises et les organisations ontariennes a été révisé et est entré en vigueur le 30 juin 2021. Les entreprises ou organisations autorisées à être ouvertes doivent s’assurer que les travailleurs et travailleuses, vaccinés ou non, subissent un dépistage actif du COVID-19 avant de se rendre au travail ou de commencer leur quart de travail chaque jour.

Les modifications apportées à l’outil de dépistage reflètent les mises à jour des restrictions de voyage, des taux de vaccination et des tests rapides et à domicile.

Pour obtenir la version la plus récente, veuillez consulter le site : https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid19-cms-assets/2021-07/Screening%20Worker%20v7%20Jun30Final.pdf 

Source : Gouvernement de l’Ontario


Ontario: Amendments to the Notice and Reporting Requirements under the OHSA June 30 2021

The Ontario Government has filed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding the reporting of workplace accidents under regulation 0. Reg. 420/21 (Notices and Reports Under Sections 51 to 53.1 of the Act – Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents), effective July 1st, 2021.

Notable changes include:

  • consolidating the notice of death or critical injury requirements
  • updating the definition of “critically injured”
  • updating retention of copy or written notice requirements
  • updating written reports or notice requirements

 Amendments to the Industrial Establishments, 0. Reg. 434/21 (Industrial Establishments), will come into effect on January 1, 2022.

Please visit the “Laws” section for more information.

Source: Government of Ontario


New Ontario Divisional Court Decision Regarding Severance Pay June 23 2021

The Ontario Divisional Court’s recent decision in the Doug Hawkes v. Max Aicher (North America) Limited, (“Hawkes”) case finds that severance pay calculations may be not restricted to Ontario payroll.

The finding in this case contradicts previous decisions from the Ontario Labour Board where only Ontario payroll was used to calculate the $2.5 million threshold.

This new decision means that Ontario employers that have operations outside of the province or are related to other companies will need to consider their global payroll when determining severance pay obligations.

For more information on employment legislation in your area, please refer to our Laws tab or submit a ticket through the OnDemand portal.

Source: Lexology


New Federal Holiday: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation June 16 2021

On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) received Royal Assent.

The bill creates a new statutory holiday (The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) for employees in the federal government and federally regulated workplaces that will be observed on September 30 of each calendar year.

The purpose of this Act is to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s call to action number 80, which seeks to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors and their families and communities and to ensure that public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Please visit the “Laws” section for more information.

Source: Government of Canada

 

Nouveau jour férié fédéral : la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

Le 3 juin 2021, le projet de loi C-5, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les lettres de change, la Loi d’interprétation et le Code canadien du travail (journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation) a reçu la sanction royale.

Le projet de loi crée un nouveau jour férié (la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation) pour les employés du gouvernement fédéral et les lieux de travail sous réglementation fédérale, qui sera observé le 30 septembre de chaque année civile.

La présente loi a pour objet de répondre à l’appel à l’action n° 80 de la Commission de vérité et de réconciliation du Canada, qui vise à honorer les survivants des Premières nations, des Inuits et des Métis, ainsi que leurs familles et leurs communautés, et à faire en sorte que la commémoration publique de leur histoire et des séquelles des pensionnats demeure une composante essentielle du processus de réconciliation.

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter la section « Lois ».

Source : Gouvernement du Canada

 


Extension of Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave June 09 2021

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave until September 25, 2021.

Prior to this extension, employees who were deemed to have been on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave would have reverted back to temporary layoff as of July 3, 2021.

Read more here: https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/infectious-disease-emergency-leave

 

Prolongation du congé spécial en raison d’une maladie infectieuse en Ontario

En réaction à la pandémie de COVID-19, le gouvernement de l'Ontario a prolongé le congé spécial en raison d’une maladie infectieuse jusqu'au 25 septembre 2021.

Avant cette prolongation, les employés qui étaient réputés avoir été en congé spécial pour raison d’une maladie infectieuse auraient été remis en disponibilité temporaire à compter du 3 juillet 2021.

Plus d'infos ici : https://www.ontario.ca/fr/document/votre-guide-de-la-loi-sur-les-normes-demploi-0/conge-special-en-raison-une-maladie-infectieuse

 


Alberta’s New Jobs Now Program May 26 2021

The Alberta Jobs Now program will provide up to $370 million to help private and non-profit businesses with job supports to get thousands of Albertans back to work.

First intake applications are being accepted until August 31st, 2021.

Learn More: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-jobs-now-program.aspx

Source: Government of Alberta


Nova Scotia: COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave May 18 2021

Nova Scotians who need to take time off work because of COVID-19 may qualify for up to 4 paid sick days through the COVID-19 Sick Leave Program. Businesses can apply for reimbursement for an employee’s pay when an employee needs to take time off. Applications open May 26, 2021.

For more information, please visit: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/paid-sick-leave-program/#:~:text=Nova%20Scotians%20who%20need%20to,Applications%20open%2026%20May%202021.

Source: Government of Nova Scotia


Manitoba: COVID-19 Paid Sick and Vaccination Leave May 18 2021

The Manitoba government is launching a new Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave program which will provide employers with up to $600 per employee for up to five full days of COVID-19 related sick leave.

Further, the province is introducing changes to the Employment Standards Code that would allow Manitoba workers to take a three-hour paid leave to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

For more information, please visit: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51224&posted=2021-05-07 / https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=51249&posted=2021-05-11

Source: Government of Manitoba


Alberta: Paid COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Updates April 29 2021

As of April 21, 2021, the Alberta Government introduced and passed Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID-19 Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021, providing all Alberta employees with access to three hours of paid leave to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Employers may provide additional time beyond 3 hours per appointment, if necessary, but are not required to.

The leave applies to all full and part-time employees regardless of how long they have been employed.

For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/providing-paid-covid-19-vaccination-leave.aspx

B.C. Legislation for Paid COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Now in Force April 29 2021

Amendments to B.C.'s Employment Standards Act providing workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of their COVID-19 vaccine are now in effect, retroactive to April 19, 2021.

Both full-time and part-time employees can take up to three hours of paid leave.

For more information, please visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021LBR0019-000784

Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit April 29 2021

On April 29, 2021, the Ontario Government will introduce the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, which would require employers to provide employees with up to three days of paid leave because of certain reasons related to COVID-19.

If the legislation is passed, employers will be required to pay employees up to $200 a day for up to three days. The three days would not need to be taken consecutively.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-worker-income-protection-benefit

Changes to British Columbia's Covid-19 Leave April 09 2021

Recent changes to B.C.’s COVID-19 leave (April 1) provide unpaid time off for employees to get vaccinated.

Employees can take unpaid, job-protected leave related to COVID-19 if they are unable to work for any of the following reasons:

  • Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
  • Assisting a dependant being vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Diagnosed with COVID-19 and are following the instructions of a medical health officer or the advice of a doctor or nurse
  • In isolation or quarantine and are acting in accordance with an order of the provincial health officer, an order made under the Quarantine Act (Canada), guidelines from the BC Centre for Disease Control or guidelines from the Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Employer has directed the employee not to work due to concern about exposure to others
  • Need to provide care to an eligible person for a reason related to COVID-19, including a school, daycare or similar facility closure
  • Are outside of BC and unable to return to work due to travel or border restrictions
  • Are more susceptible to COVID-19 in the opinion of a medical professional because of an underlying health condition, ongoing treatment or other illness and are receiving Canada recovery sickness benefits for the leave

Click here for more information: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/time-off/taking-unexpected-time-off#covid

Source: Government of British Columbia


Special Vaccination Leave Introduced in Saskatchewan March 19 2021

The Government of Saskatchewan has amended The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations to allow for paid time off from work for an employee to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

The new section states that:

  • Workers are entitled to three consecutive hours leave during work hours to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Workers are entitled to more than three consecutive hours if the employer determines the circumstances warrant a longer break from work.
  • Workers do not lose any pay or other benefits while receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

The new regulation came into effect on March 18, 2021.

Source: Government of Saskatchewan


Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases - April 1 March 17 2021

The following minimum wage increases will take effect April 1, 2021:

New Brunswick—Increases 5¢ to $11.75 per hour

Newfoundland—Increases 25¢ to $12.50 per hour

Nova Scotia—Increases 40¢ to $12.95 per hour

Prince Edward Island—Increases 15¢ to $13.00 per hour

To view employment legislation in your jurisdiction, please refer to the Laws tab.

 

Source: Government of New Brunswick, Government of Newfoundland, Government of Nova Scotia, Government of Prince Edward Island

 

Prochaines augmentations du salaire minimum - 1er avril

Les augmentations du salaire minimum suivantes prendront effet le 1er avril 2021 :

Nouveau-Brunswick - Augmentation de 5 ¢ pour atteindre 11,75 $ l'heure

Terre-Neuve - Augmentation de 25 ¢ pour atteindre 12,50 $ l'heure

Nouvelle-Écosse - Augmentation de 40 ¢ pour atteindre 12,95 $ l'heure.

Île-du-Prince-Édouard - Augmentation de 15¢ à 13,00 $ l'heure

Pour consulter la législation du travail dans votre juridiction, référez-vous à l'onglet Lois.

 

Source : gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick, gouvernement de Terre-Neuve, gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse, gouvernement de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard.


CRA Temporarily Updates Home Office Deduction Rules January 28 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Canadian employees working from home has increased. This increase has resulted in the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) introducing a temporary flat rate method to simplify home office deductions for the 2020 tax year.

Employees are eligible to use this new method if they have worked more than 50% of the time from home for a period of at least four consecutive weeks in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees can claim $2 for each day worked from home during that period plus any additional days worked at home in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic up to a maximum of $400 (200 working days) per individual. Employers will not have to complete the T2200 form using this method.

The detailed method has been simplified as well. The CRA:

  • created a simplified Form T2200S and Form T777S
  • created a calculator to help individuals claim home office expense deductions
  • will accept an electronic signature on the Form T2200S and Form T2200 to reduce the necessity for employees and employers to meet in person (applies to the 2020 tax year only)

Full details regarding home office deductions can be found on the CRA website.

Source: Canada Revenue Agency

 

L'ARC met temporairement à jour les règles de déduction applicables au bureau à domicile

En raison de la pandémie du COVID-19, le nombre d'employés canadiens travaillant à domicile a augmenté. Cette augmentation a poussé l'Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC) à adopter une méthode temporaire à taux fixe pour simplifier les déductions des bureaux à domicile pour l'année fiscale 2020.

Les employés peuvent utiliser cette nouvelle méthode si, en raison de la pandémie COVID-19, ils ont travaillé plus de 50 % du temps depuis leur domicile pendant une période d'au moins quatre semaines consécutives en 2020. Les employés peuvent réclamer 2 dollars pour chaque jour où ils ont travaillé à domicile pendant cette période, plus tout jour supplémentaire travaillé à domicile en 2020 en raison de la pandémie du COVID-19, jusqu'à un maximum de 400 dollars (200 jours de travail) par personne. Cette méthode permettra aux employeurs de ne pas avoir à remplir le formulaire T2200.

La méthode détaillée a également été simplifiée. L'ARC :

  • a créé un formulaire T2200S et un formulaire T777S simplifiés
  • a conçu un calculateur pour aider les particuliers à demander la déduction pour les frais de bureau à domicile
  • acceptera une signature électronique sur les formulaires T2200S et T2200 pour réduire la nécessité pour les employés et les employeurs de se rencontrer en personne (s'applique à l'année d'imposition 2020 seulement)

Vous trouverez tous les détails concernant les déductions applicables aux bureaux à domicile sur le site web de l'ARC.

Source : Agence du revenu du Canada


Bill 32: Implications for Alberta Employees October 22 2020

Bill 32 was introduced and received royal assent on July 29, 2020. Bill 32 comes with various amendments to the Alberta Standards Code (ESC) and the Labour Relations code. Some of which amendments will take effect on November 1, 2020.

The following amendments will take effect on November 1, 2020;

  • Hours of Work Averaging Agreement (HWAA)
    • Whereby “averaging agreements” will avoid overtime pay for employees with certain work schedules by averaging the employees hours of work
  • Deduction for Overpayment
    • Employees will be permitted to make deduction to employee wages for overpayment of earnings and vacation pay
  • Final Pay after Termination
    • Will ease the burden caused by processing termination payments outside of the organization normal payroll schedule. Employers can now pay out a terminated employee either 10 consecutive days after the pay period in which the termination occurs, or 31 consecutive days after the last day of employment.

For more information and details regarding Bill 32, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/restoring-balance-in-albertas-workplaces.aspx#toc-0

 

Projet de loi 32 : Les implications pour les employés de l'Alberta

Le projet de loi 32 a été présenté et a reçu la sanction royale le 29 juillet 2020. Le projet de loi 32 s'accompagne de diverses modifications de l’ Alberta Standards Code (Code des normes d’emploi de l'Alberta) et du Code des relations de travail. Certaines de ces modifications entreront en vigueur le 1er novembre 2020.

Les modifications suivantes entreront en vigueur le 1er novembre 2020 ;

  • Accords de calcul de la moyenne des heures de travail
    • Les « accords de calcul de la moyenne » permettront d'éviter la rémunération des heures supplémentaires pour les employés ayant certains horaires de travail en calculant la moyenne des heures de travail des employés
  • Déduction pour trop-perçus
    • Les employeurs seront autorisés à effectuer des déductions de recouvrement de trop-perçus sur la paie ou d’une indemnité de congé annuel
  • Paiement du salaire à la cessation d’emploi
    • Allègera la charge causée par le traitement des indemnités de cessation d’emploi en dehors du calendrier normal de paie de l'organisme. Les employeurs peuvent désormais payer un employé licencié soit 10 jours consécutifs après la période de paie au cours de laquelle le licenciement a eu lieu, soit 31 jours consécutifs après le dernier jour d'emploi.

Pour plus d'informations et de détails concernant le projet de loi 32, consultez le site : https://www.alberta.ca/restoring-balance-in-albertas-workplaces.aspx#toc-0

 


New Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy October 14 2020

The Government of Canada introduced the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) and will be replacing the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program which ended in September 2020. The new rent subsidy will provide rent and mortgage support from September 27, 2020 to June 2021.

The purpose of the CERS is to provide financial assistance to commercial tenants and property owners that have experienced a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CERS will also help businesses, charities, and non-profits push through the second wave and cover costs over the winter months.

For more information on CERS and eligibility, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/10/government-announces-new-targeted-support-to-help-businesses-through-pandemic.html


Bill C-2 to Support Canadians Who Do Not Qualify for EI Benefits September 30 2020

Bill C-2 was introduced by the federal government which is set to provide Canadians with three new temporary benefits for those who do not qualify for EI.

The new temporary benefits will provide support to those Canadians who are out of work, but still unable to qualify for EI. The benefits will be available to Canadians until September 25, 2021.

1) Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)

  • Self-employed Canadian who have not returned to work due to COVID-19
  • Or whose Income has declined by minimum 50% or more due to COVID-19
  • These individuals must be looking for work
  • To receive $500/week for up to 26 weeks

2) Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)

  • Canadians who contract the virus
  • Or Canadians who must quarantine
  • To receive $500/week for up to 2 weeks

3) Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)

  • Canadians unable to work due to caring for a family member who has contracted the virus or mandatory quarantine
  • Or Canadians unable to work due to schools, daycares and other family facilities closed due to COVID-19
  • To receive $500/week for up to 26 weeks

 

For more information, please visit: https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=10867434&Language=E

 

Projet de loi C-2 pour soutenir les Canadiens qui ne sont pas admissibles aux prestations d'assurance-emploi

Le projet de loi C-2 a été introduit par le gouvernement fédéral et vise à offrir aux Canadiens trois nouvelles prestations temporaires pour ceux qui ne sont pas admissibles à l'assurance-emploi.

Les nouvelles prestations temporaires apporteront un soutien aux Canadiens qui sont sans emploi, mais qui ne sont toujours pas admissibles à l'assurance-emploi. Les Canadiens pourront bénéficier de ces prestations jusqu'au 25 septembre 2021.

1) Prestation canadienne de relance économique (PCRE)

  • Travailleur autonome canadien
  • Ou dont les revenus ont diminué de 50 %.
  • Ont droit à 500 dollars par semaine pendant un maximum de 26 semaines

 2) Prestation canadienne de maladie pour la relance économique (PCMRE)

  • Les Canadiens qui contractent le virus
  • Ou des Canadiens qui doivent se placer en quarantaine
  • Ont droit à 500 dollars par semaine pendant un maximum de deux semaines

 3) Prestation canadienne de relance économique pour les proches aidants (PCREPA)

  • Les Canadiens incapables de travailler parce qu'ils s'occupent d'un membre de leur famille qui a contracté le virus ou parce qu'ils sont soumis à une quarantaine obligatoire
  • Ou les Canadiens incapables de travailler en raison de la fermeture d'écoles, de garderies et d'autres établissements familiaux en raison de la COVID-19
  • Ont droit à 500 dollars par semaine pendant un maximum de 26 semaines

 

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le site : https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=10867434&Language=F

 

 

 


Oct 1: Minimum Wage Increases for Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan September 24 2020

Oct 1: Minimum Wage Increases for Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

 Ontario:

On October 1st, 2020, Ontario’s minimum wage will increase by 25 cents. The wage increase means that employees earning minimum wage are now entitled to receive $14.25 an hour, up from the current $14.00 an hour rate. Under the Making Ontario Open for Business Act this increase is tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index for 2020. Increases to the minimum wage may be expected on October 1 annually, and the province indicates that any increases will be announced on or before April 1 of every year.

 Manitoba:

On October 1st, 2020, Manitoba will be increasing its minimum wage by 25 cents. The wage increase means that employees earning minimum wage are now entitled to $11.90 per hour, up from the current $11.65. The increase is based on Manitoba’s 2019 inflation rate of 2.2 per cent, rounding up to the nearest five cents.

Saskatchewan:

On October 1st, 2020, Saskatchewan’s general minimum wage will increase by 13 cents. The wage increase means that employees earning minimum wage are now entitled to receive $11.45 an hour, up from the current $11.32 an hour rate. This increase was calculated based on an indexation formula used by the province since 2011. The formula takes into account the Consumer Price Index and Average Hourly Wage for Saskatchewan, and is updated annually.


To view minimum wage legislation in your jurisdiction, please refer to the Laws tab.

Source: Government of Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

 

1er octobre : Augmentations du salaire minimum pour l'Ontario, le Manitoba et la Saskatchewan

 Ontario :

Le 1er octobre 2020, le salaire minimum de l'Ontario augmentera de 25 cents. Cette augmentation signifie que les employés qui gagnent le salaire minimum ont désormais droit à 14,25 $ de l'heure, contre 14 $ actuellement. En vertu de la Loi de 2018 pour un Ontario ouvert aux affaires, cette augmentation est liée à l'indice des prix à la consommation de l'Ontario pour 2020. Des augmentations du salaire minimum peuvent être attendues le 1er octobre de chaque année, et la province indique que toute augmentation sera annoncée au plus tard le 1er avril de chaque année.

Manitoba :

Le 1er octobre 2020, le Manitoba augmentera son salaire minimum de 25 cents. Cette augmentation signifie que les employés qui gagnent le salaire minimum ont désormais droit à 11,90 $ de l'heure, contre 11,65 $ actuellement. L'augmentation est basée sur le taux d'inflation de 2,2 % au Manitoba en 2019, arrondi aux cinq cents les plus près.

Saskatchewan :

Le 1er octobre 2020, le salaire minimum général de la Saskatchewan augmentera de 13 cents. Cette augmentation signifie que les employés qui gagnent le salaire minimum ont désormais droit à 11,45 dollars de l'heure, contre 11,32 dollars de l'heure actuellement. Cette augmentation a été calculée sur la base d'une formule d'indexation utilisée par la province depuis 2011. Cette formule tient compte de l'indice des prix à la consommation et du salaire horaire moyen de la Saskatchewan, et est mise à jour chaque année.

Pour consulter la législation sur le salaire minimum dans votre juridiction, veuillez vous référer à l'onglet Lois.

Source : Gouvernement de l’Ontario, du Manitoba et de la Saskatchewan

 


Boosting Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing September 16 2020

It has been over 6 months since many employees across Canada relocated their office to the comfort of their own home. While many have found a great work- life balance, it is important to stay connected, stay healthy, and stay positive.

During this pandemic, many may find that they have been disconnected from the outside world. Less socializing, and more isolation. It is imperative that both employers and employees take the proper steps to ensure a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Here are some tips for your employees:

  1. Stay Active- Whether it be hitting the gym a few times a week, working out from your living room or taking a stroll around the block. A good workout can help clear your mind and allow you to release some stress.
  2. Eat a Balanced Diet- Skip the Starbucks drive-thru! While working from home, you have access to your very own kitchen! Get creative, try new recipes and stay on track by meal prepping. But don't forget to indulge, and listen to your body as intuitive eating is the most important!
  3. Stay Connected- Stay connected to your colleagues. Host virtual social hours once a week, and encourage others to keep in touch. Depending on which phase your province finds themselves in, get together for a social distanced BBQ outside!
  4. Check-in- It is crucial that employers check-in regularly with employees. It's important to let your employees know you are there for them, whatever they may need.
  5. Give Resources- There are various Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) available virtually. Let employees know that there are resources available to them online, as they may be facing hardship but aren't comfortable speaking up

 

Protégez et améliorez la santé mentale et le bien-être de vos employés

Cela fait plus de six mois que de nombreux employés à travers le Canada ont déménagé leur bureau dans le confort de leur propre maison. Si beaucoup ont trouvé un bon équilibre entre leur travail et leur vie privée, il est important de rester en contact, de rester en bonne santé et de rester positif.

Pendant cette pandémie, beaucoup peuvent se rendre compte qu'ils ont été déconnectés du monde extérieur. Moins de socialisation, et plus d'isolement. Il est impératif que les employeurs et les employés prennent les mesures appropriées pour assurer un mode de vie sain et heureux.

Voici quelques conseils pour vos employés :

  1. Restez actif - Que ce soit en faisant de la gym plusieurs fois par semaine, en vous entraînant depuis votre salon ou en vous promenant dans le quartier. Un bon entraînement peut vous aider à vous vider l'esprit et vous permettre de vous libérer d'un certain stress.
  2. Mangez équilibré : évitez le service au volant de Starbucks ! Tout en travaillant à la maison, vous avez accès à votre propre cuisine ! Soyez créatif, essayez de nouvelles recettes et restez sur la bonne voie en préparant vos repas. Mais n'oubliez pas de vous faire plaisir et d'écouter votre corps, car l'alimentation intuitive est la plus importante !
  3. Maintenez vos relations - Restez en contact avec vos collègues. Organisez des rencontres sociales virtuelles une fois par semaine et encouragez les autres à rester en contact. En fonction du réseau horaire dans lequel se trouve votre province, réunissez-vous pour un barbecue social à distance à l'extérieur !
  4. Communiquez - Il est essentiel que les employeurs communiquent régulièrement avec leurs employés. Il est important de faire savoir à vos employés que vous êtes là pour eux, quels que soient leurs besoins.
  5. Offrez des ressources - Divers programmes d'aide aux employés (PAE) sont disponibles virtuellement. Faites savoir aux employés que des ressources en ligne sont à leur disposition, car ils peuvent être confrontés à des difficultés mais ne sont pas à l'aise d’en parler.

 


Upcoming Deadline: B.C.’s New Employer Health Tax March 11 2020

As of January 1st, 2019, the government of British Columbia implemented a new Employer Health Tax (EHT). The EHT is an annual tax on an employer’s B.C. remuneration paid to employees and former employees. Employers with B.C. remuneration greater than $500,000 in a calendar year must register for the employer health tax.

Employers with B.C. remuneration between $500,000.01 and $1,500,000 pay the reduced tax amount: 2.925% x (B.C. remuneration - $500,000)

Employers with B.C. remuneration greater than $1,500,000 pay the tax on their total B.C. remuneration: 1.95% x total B.C. remuneration

Qualified employers must file their EHT by March 31, 2020 to avoid late penalties.

For more information on how to file the health tax, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/employer-health-tax/employer-health-tax-overview

Source: Government of British Columbia