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Vacation deprivation study reveals differing habits worldwide

The online travel agency Expedia.com conducted a survey on vacation and vacation deprivation, comparing the habits and attitudes toward vacation time of different societies and their subsequent effects.

Proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code

This update highlights potentially significant changes in the content and administration of the Canada Labour Code (CLC). (In PDF)

Language of employment contract endorsed for employee to receive lump sum payment

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice just interpreted a contentious clause in an employment contract and decided that a terminated employee was entitled to receive two years’ salary in a lump sum payment upon termination from employment.

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Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.

Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro collection, The Human Resources Advisor editions and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Yosie is one of Canada’s best known and most respected HR authors, with an extensive background in employment and labour across the country. Read more

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