So you just got a text (no less) offering you a dream stay-at-home job. Congratulations!… You are in the process of a scam. First, no employer will likely ever solicit you randomly unless you are already employed in a sophisticated, elite, high-paid position. Employers do not “poach” unskilled workers. PS… “Mystery Shopper” isn’t a skilled … The post Ya, That Unsolicited Job Offer Is A Scam appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

The legal drinking age in Canada varies by province. The legal drinking age is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec and 19 in the rest of the country (British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador). The History of the Legal Drinking Age in Canada The legal drinking … The post The Legal Drinking Age in Canada Is Mixed appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

In Canada, no one is entitled to a job and no one is entitled to keep a job, just like in the US. However, one of the most pivotal rights in Canada, which does not exist in the US, is an employee’s entitlement to reasonable notice of termination. This common law legal protection serves as … The post Our Wonderful Right to Notice Maybe Isn’t Great For The Economy appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

In the business world, “restructuring” is a term that often circulates in the corridors of large, publicly listed companies experiencing downward share prices. While it carries a technical veneer, at its heart, restructuring is a polite term for mass terminations. So, what drives companies to adopt this course of action, and what does it mean … The post Understanding “Restructuring”: The Corporate Euphemism for Termination appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

The student minimum wage in Ontario is $15.60 per hour in 2024. In Ontario, there is the general minimum wage, which is 16.55 per hour in 2024, and various special minimum wages, including, the student minimum wage. How To Know If The Student Minimum Wage Applies? The special student minimum wage is detailed under section … The post All About The Student Minimum Wage In Ontario appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

In Brief: All About The Minimum Wage Minimum wage is the lowest pay rate that employers are allowed to offer employees in Ontario. The minimum wage is a floor and no employer can go below it. The minimum wage applies to most Ontario workers (but not all workers), including workers working full-time, part-time, casually, or … The post Ontario Minimum Wage Rate In 2024 appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

Introduction: All About Employee Retention Employee retention, defined as an organization’s ability to retain its employees over a specified period, has become a focal point in organizational studies. The significance of understanding and enhancing retention stems from the considerable costs associated with employee turnover, including recruitment expenses, lost expertise, and potential impacts on organizational morale. … The post Understanding Employee Retention: Key Factors and Their Impact appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

Hiring the right employee is more than just finding someone with the perfect resume; it’s about finding a candidate who resonates with your company’s culture. A candidate who fits well within your team will contribute effectively and elevate the entire workplace environment. But how do you assess this elusive “culture fit” during the interview process? … The post 15 Investigatory Culture Fit Interview Questions appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

In Canada, by far the largest employer, by number of employees, is the government one way or the other. Indeed, the federal government is the largest single employer in Canada. As of 2023, the federal public service of Canada employs 357,247 individuals (source). In each province, the largest employer is, again, the government. As of … The post The Largest Employers in Canada (By Headcount) appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more

Federal holidays are holidays enacted by the Government of Canada (i.e. the federal government) that apply across the entire country but for federally regulated employers ONLY.  It is a misconception that federal holidays apply to most people. Most people in Canada work for a provincially regulated employer. Only the following industries are regulated by the … The post What is a Federal Holiday and When are They? appeared first on Dutton Employment Law ..read more