Working Hours and Overtime
What is the standard number of working hours per day?
8 hours
What is the minimum wage on June 2, 2024?
$17.40 per hour
Name two types of deductions taken from a paycheck.
federal income tax, federal employment insurance premium, CPP and court order to garnish wages.
How do employees typically end their work experience with formal notice?
With written notice.
How much is the overtime pay for working over 8 hours but less than 12 hours?
1.5 times the regular pay.
What is the minimum pay if you're scheduled for an 8-hour shift but can't work?
Paid for 4 hours.
What can be deducted if there's a court order?
Garnish wages.
What are job-protected leaves of absence? (General idea)
Times when an employee can take leave for specific reasons (like sickness or family care) without risking their job.
What is the overtime pay for hours worked over 12 hours in a day?
2 times the regular pay
How much break time are workers entitled to after working 5 consecutive hours?
30 minutes.
List 4 staturory Holidays
New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, BC Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,Thanksgiving, Remembrance, Christmas
Can you name one type of job-protected leave?
Domestic/sexual violence, illness or injury, family responsibility, critical illness or injury, compassionate care, covid vaccination.
If you work on a holiday for less than 12 hours, how much is your pay rate?
1.5 times the regular pay
After one year of work, how much vacation time are employees entitled to?
2 weeks plus 4% of wages paid in the year
Are employees required to have deductions for a specific insurance premium?What is it?
Yes, federal employment insurance premium.
Can you name two job protected leave of absences?
Domestic/sexual violence, illness or injury, family responsibility, critical illness or injury, compassionate care, covid vaccination.
For holiday work exceeding 12 hours, what is the pay rate?
2 times the regular pay
What is the minimum number of hours paid if you show up for work but work less than the scheduled time?
Paid for at least 2 hours.
What is the coming statutory holiday?
Good FridayFriday, March 29
How does the notice period change based on the length of employment?
Longer employment might require a longer notice period