Employment issues plague retail sector

Some sectors across the country face unique employment challenges.

So says Daniel Pugin, a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s Labour & Employment Group in Toronto, in a recent article on BenefitsCanada.com. He adds there are 5 major staff issues retail stores currently face. These include:

• Laying off seasonal workers sometimes requires termination pay

• Determining who legally is entitled to overtime can be tricky

Read more on retailers’ challenges.

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