Terminating an Employee
Is it against the law to fire/layoff an employee who has exercised their right to refuse work on Sundays?
Yes, it is against the law to terminate an employee due to them not wanting to work on Sundays.
Is an employer required to pay you on your break?
No, you are not entitled to pay during your break times.
Are tips and gratuities protected by the Labour Standard Codes Act?
No, tips and gratuities are not protected.
Do you have the right to refuse work if you think it is unsafe?
Yes, you always have the right to refuse dangerous work.
When an employee returns from a leave, does the employer have to give them the same position they had back?
Yes, the employer is required to give them the position that they previously held.
Are you able to terminate an employee if they frequently take sick days or unpaid holidays?
As long as you keep note of their absences and talk to HR about the topic, and they are not genuinely sick, you can fire them.
Is it required that farm workers get a day off once in every 7 days?
No, the rest day rule does not apply to farm workers.
How many times a month is the minimum amount for an employee to be paid?
An employee must be paid at least two times each month.
If you get hurt at work, do you have to tell someone?
You should always report it when you've gotten injured at work. If you wait to report it, your employer can deny you medical treatment and benefits for missed time from work.
How many days per year are employees entitled to unpaid sick days?
Employees are entitled to 3 unpaid sick days per year.
What is the first step in terminating an employee?
A verbal warning.
Can employers require their employees to work more than 6 days in a week?
Under normal circumstances, an employee must be granted a 24 hour rest period every 7 days. Employers can apply to the Director of the Labour Code for an exception of the rest period rule if there is training required in a short period of time or a similar situation arises.
Do minimum wage rules apply to real estate and car salespeople?
No, real estate and car salespeople do not have minimum wage rules set out for them.
Is it okay for a workplace to not have a first aid kit readily available?
All companies must have a first aid kit, even those who are self-employed.
Is compassionate care leave paid or unpaid?
Compassionate care leave is unpaid.
What is the second step in terminating an employee?
A written warning.
True or false: employees are not entitled to a break on a shift of 5 hours?
Employees are not allowed to consecutively work more than 5 hours without a break.
Is there ever a situation where it is okay for a man to be paid more than a woman in the workplace?
Yes, based on previous experience and education it is possible for a man in the workplace to be offered a different rate of pay than a woman, which means it is also possible for a woman to be paid more than a man.
Who's responsibility is your personal safety?
Your safety is always your responsibility.
If the employer finds that an employees pregnancy is affecting their work performance, can they require that the employee must take a leave from work?
Yes, the employer can require you to take an unpaid leave from work if it is affecting your job performance.
Does a disciplinary meeting need to take place before firing an employee?
Yes, the employee, supervisor/manager and a HR representative all meet to discuss the issue at hand and HR then investigates the problem.
True or false: An employer does not need to give a break if it is impractical because of an accident, urgent work is necessary, or because of other unforeseeable circumstances.
This is true. Your employer does not need to give you a break if it is impractical.
Is it true that if you've been working for an employer for less than three months and do not have previous experience with that line of work that you will get paid less than other employers who have been there for longer than three months?
Yes, there is a different minimum wage set for inexperienced workers who have been working for their employer for less than three months and do not have previous experience.
True or false: If you don't like a piece of your safety work uniform, it's okay to not wear it.
You must wear all gear/clothing that is provided to you by your employer, because it could be what prevents you from an injury.
How long can employees take parental leave for?
Up to 77 weeks.