Category Archives: Miscelaneous Interests
Ontario Ministry of Labour: Tips and Gratuities New Rules
Starting June 10, 2016, it will be illegal for employers to keep a portion of employees’ tips and other gratuities, except as permitted by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). These rules affect employers and employees covered by the ESA … Continue reading
Ontario Has Changed Its Minimum Wage Rates
Minimum Wage Rates Minimum Wage Rates Minimum Wage Rate Wage Rates Prior to June 1, 2014 Wage rates from June 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015 Current Rates: Rates as of October 1, 2015 General Minimum Wage $10.25 per … Continue reading
Ontario Provincial Stat Holidays
General holidays, also referred to as statutory or “stat” holidays, are federally or provincially legislated holidays where employees in Ontario receive a day off, a day off with pay or compensation in lieu of time off. However, Civic Holiday* in … Continue reading
Window XP: Updates are Discountinued Increasing Vulnerability of the Systems
Microsoft will no longer release new security patches intended to eliminate threat vulnerabilities in this older version of Windows. According to Microsoft, continuing to use Windows XP after April 8, 2014 may make systems more vulnerable to security risks, harmful … Continue reading