NS LS Quiz Construction

If a party does not agree with the decision made by Labour Standards, who can they appeal to?
The Federal Government
Parties cannot appeal a Labour Standards decision
The Labour Board
The Court of Appeal
Employees need to be paid after the end of the pay period. How soon?
Five working days
Five calendar days
Three working days
Two weeks
Part-time employees do not earn vacation pay.
True
False
For many employees, overtime is 1.5 times an employee's hourly rate of pay.
True
False
In general, an employer must pay an employee at least
Twice a month
10 times a year
Once a month
What is the current minimum wage rate in Nova Scotia?
$11.15
$11.55
$11.00
$12.55
Generally, can an employee work 7 days in a row without some time off?
No, employees must receive 2 days off during a 7 day cycle
Yes, employees can schedule according to operational needs and not provide any days off
No, employees must receive at least 24 hours in-a-row off in every 7 day period
None of the above
Name some deductions that can bring an employee below minimum wage.
Health plans
Recovery of pay advances
Deductions for product damage
Employment Insurance
What percent is vacation pay?
Starts at 4% of gross wages and increases to 6% of gross wages
Starts at 6% of gross wages
4% of net wages
Goes from 6% of net wages and increases to 8% of net wages
What is one of the two holiday pay conditions?
An employee must be entitled to receive pay for at least 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday
An employee must have worked 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday
An employee must have worked the day before and day after the holiday
Questions about Records of Employment (ROEs) should be directed to...
Labour Standards Division
Employment and Social Development Canada
Access Nova Scotia
Employment Nova Scotia
Construction employees must get working notice of termination, or pay in lieu.
True
False
Which is not one of the 6 general holidays?
NS Heritage Day
Good Friday
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
If an employer sends an employee home before the shift ends, does the employer need to pay for the whole scheduled shift?
Yes
No
Employers must provide pay stubs on (or before) each pay date
No, not necessary
Yes, and must be a paper copy
Yes, and can be electronic if the employer provides a place to confidentially access and print
Employers are prohibited from inquiring about the wage history of a job applicant or employee
True
False
Employers can ban employees from discussing or disclosing their own wages or those of other employees
True
False
Employers can ban employees from discussing or disclosing their own wages or those of other employees
True
False
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