November 11 is Remembrance Day in Canada. It is a solemn occasion to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. In Nova Scotia, Remembrance Day is legislated by the Remembrance Day Act. We are reposting a previous entry for your information. The Remembrance Day Act requires all companies to suspend operations, for three full minutes, […]
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Proposed Labour Relations and Employment Board Act
Historically in Nova Scotia, there were six (6) boards that heard employee concerns; Labour Relations Board/Construction Industry Panel, the Civil Service Employee Relations Board, the Highway Workers’ Employee Relations Board, the Correctional Facilities Employee Relations Board, the Labour Standards Tribunal and the Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Panel. Which board heard which complaints depended upon […]
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 […]