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ARTICLE · 01 MARCH 2019

Federal Government Adopts "Modern" Labour Standards

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In the fall of 2018, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-86, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018 ("Bill").

CanadaEmployment and HR

There are also new termination considerations when employers effect a "group termination." Employers will provide 8 weeks of notice of termination, or pay in lieu thereof, in such cases.

New Leaves and Breaks

There are also a number of new breaks and leaves under the Code. Specifically, employees will be entitled to a 30-minute unpaid break for every five consecutive hours of work, a rest period of at least eight consecutive hours between shifts, and unpaid breaks necessary for nursing or expressing breast milk.   

Changes to leave provisions include:

Personal Leave

5 days (3 paid days)

In force at a future date

Victims of Family Violence Leave

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