Nova Scotia tables bill that would increase protections for some workers

N.S. government plans changes to labour code that include banning tip theft

Nova Scotia’s labour minister introduced legislation Tuesday to ban tip theft, although the change won’t take effect until April.

N.S. tables bill to increase protection for some workers - Halifax

The new protections in the proposed legislation would not apply to some workers, including people working in the construction and agriculture sectors.

Nova Scotia proposes changes to overtime threshold and establishes tip protection

Proposed change would lower overtime threshold from 48 to 44 hours, create new tip rules to go in place April 1

Nova Scotia tables bill that would increase protections for some workers

HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government has tabled legislation that would increase protections for some workers.

Province says changes to labour code will strengthen protections for workers

HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has introduced legislation to strengthen protections for workers and put more money in their pockets. Amendments to the Labour Standards Code tabled September 8, will: – reduce the overtime threshold to 44 hours per week from 48 so workers qualify for overtime pay sooner – expand overtime eligibility so workers qualify for […]

Changes to Labour Standards Code Will Strengthen Protections for Workers