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Archives for December 2017

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read December 22, 2017

Not so happy New Year: Ontario rewards points legislation coming into force January 1, 2018

Ever since Ontario’s legislature passed the Protecting Rewards Points Act (Consumer Protection Amendment), 2016 (Act) prohibiting the expiration of rewards points in consumer loyalty programs, the retail industry has been waiting for the publication of the associated regulation that would provide more detail about the prohibition, along with some exceptions to the prohibition. The wait is now over, as the Ontario government recently published Ontario Regulation 388/17 (the Regulation), which will come into force on January 1, 2018.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Finance and Accounting / consumer protection, loyalty programs, Protecting Rewards Points Act, rewards points

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read December 21, 2017

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with the new Employment Standards Regulation completing Bill 17, the payroll rates for 2018 and the Hays Canada 2018 salary guide.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employment Standards, Payroll / 2018 Payroll rates, 2018 salary guide, Alberta Employment Standards Code, basic personal amounts, employment law, minimum wage, Payroll

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 3 Minutes Read December 21, 2017

Public holiday reminders for the 2017-18 holiday season

The holidays can either be considered the most relaxing time of year or the most stressful. It is a time where families and friends gather, gifts are exchanged and countless desserts are indulged. However, leading to that point of unwinding can be stressful for many, with the balancing of family demands and workplace year-end pressures.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll / employment law, Holidays, Public Holiday Pay, public holiday reminders for the 2017-18 holiday season, public holidays, Statutory holiday pay, statutory holidays

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