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Archives for March 2018

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Good Friday, Easter and Passover in 2018

Good Friday, observed on March 30 this year, is a statutory (public) holiday recognized across Canada. Depending on the jurisdiction, most employees are entitled to a day off with regular pay or public holiday pay.

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Bill-68: Significant Amendments to the Fisheries Act

The proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence would provide enhanced enforcement powers under the Fisheries Act, and proposes an alternative to traditional prosecutions in the event of non-compliance. The federal government may offer some persons charged with offences under the Fisheries Act to enter into “Alternative Measures Agreements” in lieu of prosecution.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with providing a T4A to independent contractors, the equal pay for equal work coming into force date of April 1 and the Alberta OHS regulations consultation.

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