Laws relating to the standards that apply to federally regulated employers and those who are employed by them are established under the auspices of the Canada Labour Code. The purpose of those laws is to ensure that employees receive equitable treatment by employers. Thanks to the provisions found in Part III of the Code, employees are protected in a number of ways. Here are three examples of how current employment law Vancouver benefits employees.
Wages and Salaries
Current employment laws require that eligible employees receive at least . This is to ensure there are no miscommunications about the type of compensation that the employee is to receive. Current laws also establish standards for paying employees according to a schedule set by the employer and promised to the employee. Many of those same provisions also empower the employer to deduct taxes, insurance premiums, and other qualified withholding.
The Right to Employee Leave
As your legal counsel will explain, the current nature of employment law Vancouver provides employees to the right to receive leave under certain circumstances and maintain their employment status for defined periods of time. The range of reasons for taking leave vary. They include sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, and leave for work-related injuries or illnesses. A lawyer can look closer at your situation and determine if the current laws related to leave time apply in your case.
Vacations and General Holidays
Current employment law Vancouver provides for a minimum of vacation time for new employees, with an increase in that annual vacation time after six consecutive years of employment with the same employer. There are also regulations that ensure employees will have time off for specified holidays.
These are only some of the benefits associated with current employment laws. There are others that may apply in your circumstances. Seek legal counsel if you believe your rights as an employee are being breached. If that is the case, the lawyer will work with you to decide on a course of action.