In a previous post, we discussed the impact that an increase in minimum wage would have on employers. Let’s now turn our attention to the employees. One of the arguments for raising the minimum wage to even higher level is that at current level, the minimum wage does not provide an adequate level of income. […]
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Minimum wage
In Nova Scotia, the minimum hourly wage is currently $8.60. Under current plans, the minimum hourly wage will increase to $9.20 on 1 April 2010 and to $9.65 on 1 October 2010. What does this mean to business owners?
Mandatory retirement at 65 is no longer…
As of July 1st, mandatory retirement in Nova Scotia became of policy of the past, not of the future. Forcing an employee to retire by reason of age is now regulated by human rights legislation. This amendment to the Human Rights Act brings Nova Scotia in line with all other jurisdictions in Canada which have […]