Employees need work – life balance. Vacation time-off is one key to maintaining this balance. Having said this, over the years HR pros have met some employers who have no issue with paying vacation pay earned but discourage vacation time-off. What these employers fail to understand is that employees need time away from work. Each […]
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Happy New Year 2012
As 2011 comes to a close, we would like to thank our clients, our suppliers, our friends, and our supporters for our best year to date. HR pros’ operations grew by nearly 40% from its 2010 level. In 2008, our clients were based mainly in HRM. In 2011, our clients were located throughout Nova Scotia, […]
Is Natal Day a Paid Holiday in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick?
In Canada, nearly all Provinces have a holiday during the summer months. The dates, names and pay treatments vary by province but, generally, the first Monday in August is set aside as a holiday. In the Halifax Regional Municipality, the first Monday in August is Natal Day. Natal Day is not, however, a province-wide “statutory […]