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Wages by occupation, 2016
The average hourly wage paid to full-time payroll employees in 2016 was $27.70, excluding overtime pay, tips, and incentive and performance pay. Wages varied across occupations and geographic regions. (In PDF)
The risks of mischaracterizing an employee as an independent contractor
While all companies require human capital, companies under financial pressures will often examine alternative employment arrangements as a means to reduce costs. One such alternative is to hire “independent contractors” as opposed to employees. (In PDF)
Employer ordered to pay over $53,000 for unpaid general holiday and vacation pay
A law firm recently appealed an Order of an Employment Standards Officer that awarded a former employee $19,746.32 in unpaid general holiday pay and $33,280.14 in unpaid vacation pay.
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