Is bullying and harassment a problem in your organization?
Workplace bullying and harassment are making news across the country, and legislators and courts are trying to understand and address the twin issues. A recent HRinfodesk survey indicates that our...
View ArticleA financial analyst, if a “manager”, is not entitled to overtime in Quebec
The Court of Appeal of Quebec recently considered, in the Skiba v. Playground[1] decision, the issue of overtime pay and, in particular, the correct interpretation of sections 54 and 55 of the Act...
View ArticleBill 176’s proposed amendments to the Act Respecting Labour Standards (“ARLS”)
From the proposed amendments to the new act, we can already anticipate a substantial impact on employers. Here are some of the main proposals, divided into 8 broad categories: Continue reading Bill...
View ArticleProposed changes to the Quebec Act respecting labour standards: What...
On March 20, the Quebec Minister of Labour introduced Bill 176, amending the Act respecting Labour Standards (the “LSA”). The Bill proposes sweeping changes to the LSA. Continue reading Proposed...
View ArticleImportant amendments to an Act Respecting Labour Standards (Quebec)
On June 12, 2018, Bill 176 was passed and assented by the National Assembly. Since it includes numerous important amendments and differs from the version that was originally presented, we have...
View ArticleLong-awaited regulations regarding placement agencies in Quebec set to come...
The wait is over. Announced along with the sweeping changes to Quebec’s Act respecting labour standards (the “Act”) back in June 2018, the regulation regarding Quebec placement agencies has finally...
View ArticleSt-Jean Baptiste Day/National Holiday, a public holiday in Quebec
June 24 is Quebec's official holiday and all employees in Quebec are entitled to the holiday. Public holiday pay for the holiday is equivalent to... Continue reading St-Jean Baptiste Day/National...
View ArticleHRinfodesk poll result and commentary: Unpaid internships – labour standards,...
The issue of unpaid work has been a hot topic for quite a while now, and despite efforts by authorities to clarify the legal status, sometimes it seems that employers aren’t understanding it any...
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