A new federal minimum wage of $15 per hour applicable to federally regulated employees1 in the private sector was included in the Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1. The new wage rate will take effect on December 29, 2021. Presently, the Canada Labou
The Budget announced that the federalPension Benefits Standards Act, 1985(Canada) andPooled Registered Pension Plans Act(Canada) will be amended to improve retirement security for plan members and retirees through new frameworks for VPLAs. The Budget does not provide deta...
Your Employment Standards Questions Answered - Federal and Provincial Guidance, 4th EditionAlicia Wood
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Federal, state, and local governments can determine the minimum amount you can pay employees. Learn the answer to what is minimum wage here.
In a column for Canada’s Fraser Institute, Robert O’Quinn and I addressed Biden’s strange comments on inflation. Here’s some of what we wrote on that topic. After a disastrous first year pursuing an agenda that became increasingly unpopular, President Biden had an opportunity to reset his...
The reason that holiday pay and time off aren't mandated is that the 1938Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA) (also called the “Wage and Hour Bill”) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays. Holiday benefits are generally an arrangement between an employer and...
Summary Minor labor laws are in place to provide safeguards that prioritize the health, well-being, and education of young employees. Child labor laws in the US are designated by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). Many states default to the f
Budget 2022 contains significant proposals to amend the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ITA”), the Excise Tax Act (the “ETA”) and the Excise Act, 2001 (the “EA”) while also providing updates on previously announced tax measures and policies. Significant Budget 2022 proposals and updates...
The federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2025 unless the worker falls into a category that's specifically exempted from theFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).23 The government periodically assesses the federal minimum wage level with changes ininflationor thecost of ...