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Nova Scotia to increase access to pregnancy/parental leave in 2015

September 17, 2013 Amery Boyer Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

On September 2, 2013, Premier Darrell Dexter announced plans to amend the Labour Standards Code to allow someone employed for six months with an employer to qualify for pregnancy/parental leave.

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Advising departing employees on their right to EI benefits

January 31, 2012 Alan McEwen Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting

Employers are often asked by their employees for advice on Employment Insurance. Specifically, if they will be able to qualify for EI benefits. Employers should know what to say in response to such questions.

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