Comments on: Labour Act: Breaks, Contractors, Leave & More

By: wahoo

wahoo — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:25:53 +0000

Any plans to tighten up on “sick days” being abused and treated like holiday time?

By: STILLAPROB

STILLAPROB — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:06:42 +0000

There should be no requirement for staff to work an entire year before they receive paid leave for ANY purpose…including vacation…6 months tops! Once your probation is up you should be entitled to PAID time off! Like the Senator said…everyone needs a break and family time…they shouldn’t feel they can’t take it because they can’t afford to, based on not being paid! Its ridiculous

By: Let's Keep It Real

Let's Keep It Real — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:39:08 +0000

Security Companies will now have to give their staff 30 minute breaks.
Some of these companies are the biggest culprits of having their guards work a straight shift.

By: bluenose

bluenose — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:22:11 +0000

“Finally, we consolidated the various tribunals, arbitration panels and boards into one Tribunal that will hear all labour and employment-related disputes. This change will reduce the time it takes for disputes to be resolved.” Will it though?

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:39:28 +0000

“For starters, workers are now entitled to a 30-minute break for every five hours of work. We all know that hard work requires rest and that well rested employees are more productive employees. By legislating these breaks, we’re increasing the well-being of employees and, in turn, increasing the bottom line for employers.”

The Minister, Jason Hayward, said these amendments would not come into effect until 1 June 2021. You say “workers are now entitled …”.

Which is it please?

“Secondly, we’ve made it harder for employers to incorrectly classify employees as independent contractors.”

No, you have changed the law and taken choices away from both employers and employees by dictating who will be classified as an employee no matter what the “employer” and the “employee” might want.