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time off during the holidays

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 8 Minutes Read December 20, 2019

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. Below, we have summarized some the most important obligations with respect to those holidays.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll / employment law, employment standards act, Holiday Season 2019-2020, Public Holiday Pay, public holidays, statutory holidays, time off during the holidays, Time off with pay

By Cristina Lavecchia | 2 Minutes Read December 20, 2016

Public holiday reminders for the 2016-17 holiday season

The holidays can either be considered the most relaxing time of year or the most stressful. It is a time where families and friends gather, gifts are exchanged, and countless desserts are indulged. However, leading to that point of unwinding can be stressful for many, with the balancing of family demands and workplace year–end pressures. Regardless of such amounting pressures, employers should not neglect their responsibilities to employees under the law when it comes to time off during the holidays (i.e. statutory (public) holidays).

Article by Cristina Lavecchia / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll, Union Relations / Bank Holiday, Boxing Day, Christmas Day, Day off with pay, day off with regular pay, employment law, general holiday, holiday season, January 2, New Years Day, Public Holiday, Public Holiday Pay, Public holiday reminders, Religious holidays, Statutory Holiday, Statutory holiday pay, time off during the holidays, Time off with pay

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 4 Minutes Read December 21, 2015

Public holiday reminders for the 2015-16 holiday season

The holiday season is often the happiest time of the year, because of time spent with family, gifts and many other things. However, it can also be the most stressful time of the year, especially at work. Deadlines are often tight because of shifting schedules, customers and workloads can be more demanding, and there may be pressure to increase performance to meet end-of-year business goals. Family demands, travel and employment standards public holiday (statutory holiday/general holiday) requirements can also take a toll. Management should not forget what employees are entitled to, and their responsibilities, under the law regarding time off during the holidays. Here is a brief summary:

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