Employees asking for time off is something that occurs almost every day. In many situations, employers are required to grant leave.
However, the length of leave and whether it is paid or unpaid varies. In Canada, there are 13 provinces and territories, all of which have a different set of labour standards. As well, certain leave policies are governed nationally, while the majority of leaves are set by provincial and territorial legislation.
All your internal company leave policies must comply with the minimum standards. Therefore, it is important to know what your obligations are in all the jurisdictions in which your business operates..
Our new employee's leave of absence whitepaper tells you what you need to know!