As reported last week, and again this week, by local publications, Premier Stephen McNeil is standing by Deputy Minister Bernie Miller’s contract for professional services and maintaining it is a good deal for Nova Scotia. HR pros is not privy to the contract for services, and makes no judgement, but wants to remind business owners […]
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Vacation: Demystifying Your Obligations Under Law
By Tanya Sieliakus on 2015/06/22 in advice, compensation, Employee policies, human resources, Policies, Regulations, Small Business
This month in our Wednesday Webinar we talked about the differences between vacation time off and vacation pay as we’ve encountered many client who are confused that these are actually two very distinct, separate topics under the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code. As summer is now upon us we thought it was timely to talk […]
How can you protect and preserve your bottom line from costly legal action?
“Employees’ rights are stronger than ever before,” warns Howard Levitt of Levitt & Grossman LLP. And, “Preventative action costs less than the legal fees associated with damage control,” explains Levitt. How can you protect and preserve your bottom line from costly legal action? 1. Use employment contracts. Remember this is a contract under law and […]