Looking at the Intricacies of Hours of Work Legislation In Ontario

CPA Web Seminar Series

PRESENTED DIRECT-TO-YOUR-DESKTOP by the Canadian Payroll Association in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Labour

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Topic Description

Are you aware of your obligations related to the hours of work legislation in Ontario?

Payroll practitioners who are responsible for Ontario payrolls have a big responsibility in ensuring that their organization is compliant with the legislation related to hours of work. Hours of work legislation under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, and related regulations covers more than when someone is entitled to overtime. It also includes maximum hours, minimum hours, averaging hours, compressed workweeks and rest periods.
Join the CPA for this informative web seminar that will explore the legislative aspects of hours of work and how that correlates to the administration of an organization’s employment policy and practices. The session will focus on the Ontario legislation related to hours of work and overtime and will examine the following issues and questions:

• Maximum hours
• Minimum hours (call-in pay)
• Averaging hours
• Approval process for excess hours and averaging overtime
• Compressed workweek
• Rest periods (daily, weekly or bi-weekly)
• Overtime
• How to calculate the regular rate in various situations
• A closer look at some of the more intricate details and applications of the legislation, including exemptions and special rules

This informative two-hour session will include a 50-minute presentation, responses to pre-submitted questions and an open forum to ask your questions to the facilitator.

Participants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance by emailing them to syeda@payroll.ca before August 16, 2010.

About the Speaker

Kelly Howe joined the Ontario Public Service five years ago and has worked with the Ontario Employment Standards Act since she started. She currently serves as a Provincial Specialist in the Employment Practices Branch. Previously, Kelly was a manager at the Employment Standards Information Centre, which answers enquiries on the Employment Standards Act from Ontario and other jurisdictions. Another of Kelly’s current responsibilities is leading the Hours of Work Unit, which ensures the timely processing of excess hours and averaging approvals for employers operating in Ontario. Her expert knowledge on the hours of work and overtime legislation is also used to train Ministry staff across the province. Most recently, Kelly has played a key role of technical advisor in the construction of the Ministry of Labour web-based interactive tools.

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Cost

CPA Member - $99.00 plus applicable taxes
Non-member - $149.00 plus applicable taxes

How to Register

Once you have verified that your system is compatible, REGISTER ONLINE or click here to download and complete the Web Seminar Registration Form.