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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 7 Minutes Read December 23, 2020

Entitlements to public holidays during the holiday season

There are a number of upcoming public (statutory or general) holidays that require employers to provide paid days off to employees. Although, in some jurisdictions, social gatherings are restricted to your own household, and in other jurisdictions the number of people who can gather is limited to five or 10 people because of public health orders to stop the spread of COVID-19, the holidays are always a well-deserved break — even for those who work remotely or from home.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / COVID-19, employment law, general holiday, general holiday pay, holiday season, Public Holiday, Public Holiday Pay, Social gatherings, Statutory Holiday, Statutory holiday pay

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 3 Minutes Read October 9, 2020

Thanksgiving Day in Canada: Monday, October 12

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October every year. This year, Thanksgiving Day is Monday, October 12.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Payroll / COVID-19, employment law, Public Holiday, Public Holiday Pay, remote work, Social gatherings, statutory holidays, Time off with pay

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