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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

By Occasional Contributors | 4 Minutes Read April 7, 2020

Substitution of public holidays: An unusual option for unusual times

public holiday on non-working dayAs most employers know, Ontario recognizes nine public holidays every year. The majority of employees are entitled to take these public holidays off work and receive public holiday pay. Most employees who actually work on these days are entitled to receive premium pay (equal to time and a half wages), in addition to public holiday pay.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / COVID-19, employment law, Good Friday, Public Holiday Pay, public holidays, statutory holidays, substitute another day off for a statutory holiday

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 10 Minutes Read February 14, 2020

Family Day February 2020: Which jurisdictions have a day off with pay?

Family Day, Monday, February 17, 2020, is celebrated in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. Family Day (may have a different name depending on the jurisdiction) is recognized as a public (statutory) holiday in these provinces and employees get the day off with pay, if eligible.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / employment law, general ho, general holidays, holiday pay, hours of work, public holidays, Retail Business Holidays Act, statutory holidays

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