Natal Day, the holiday that isn’t
Judy Haiven on Natal Day, unfortunately by no means a holiday for most of Nova Scotia’s workers. Our province is stingy when it comes to designating statutory holidays.
Statutory holiday
Canada Day – Will you be paid?
Judy Haiven explains the complexities around getting paid for working on Canada Day.
May two–four weekend, not a paid holiday in Nova Scotia
Judy Haiven on your sadly non-existing rights when you have to work on Victoria Day.
Heritage Day in Nova Scotia has come and gone – but did you get a paid holiday?
Heritage Day in NS is also a “retail closing day” which means that almost all stores excluding drug stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, and gas stations must remain closed. If there is a union where you work, you will be paid for this holiday. However if there is no union, it’s a little more tricky. Don’t just assume your boss knows. In this article Judy Haiven explains exactly what you are entitled to.
Fun Game for the Holidays– will you be paid or not next week?
Play some Christmas music, heat up the apple cider, and gather round the kitchen table with this Snakes and Ladders-inspired board game to learn whether or not you’ll get extra pay for working during the holidays.
Xmas blues: Labour standards for the holiday season
Have a holly, jolly Xmas – but if you expect to be paid for the holidays, the Grinch may have something to say about it. Judy Haiven explains in detail what all you are entitled to and what your rights are.
Remembrance Day in Nova Scotia: why you might not get paid
News you can use. Judy Haiven put together a quick overview of your rights when you’re working , or not working, on Remembrance Day.
Rock bottom: Paid holidays and labour standards in Nova Scotia
If you worked on Monday, Natal Day, and thought you’d be entitled to holiday pay, think again. Frequent contributor Judy Haiven explains the ins and outs of “retail closing days” or statutory holidays and what that means for you if you work in a store or restaurant.