- Country Information
- Canada
In this article...
Canada
- Employment Contracts
- Benefits Packages
- Introducing PEO in Canada
- What types of employment contract are there in Canada?
- What mandatory clauses must be included in a Canadian employment contract?
- How do you amend an employment contract in Canada?
- What makes a contract invalid in Canada?
- What are the minimum employee entitlements in Canada?
- What are the mandatory benefits in Canada?
- Is private health insurance available in Canada?
- Can employees receive stock options in Canada?
- Are there any other benefits available to employees in Canada?
- What is the minimum wage in Canada?
- What is the standard work week in Canada?
- What are the statutory public holidays in Canada?
- What are the overtime rules in Canada?
- What are the standard leave policies in Canada?
- Are alternative work arrangements possible in Canada?
- What is the required documentation for onboarding in Canada?
- How do you register an employee in Canada?
- What are the contract signing requirements in Canada?
- Can companies implement their own onboarding in Canada?
- What rules concern the base salary in Canada?
- How are bonuses and commissions handled in Canada?
- How are allowances handled in Canada?
- How is individual income tax handled in Canada?
- What are some other payroll considerations in Canada?
- How are expenses handled in Canada?
- Who makes the decision to terminate an employment contract in Canada?
- What is the procedure to terminate an employment contract in Canada?
What mandatory clauses must be included in a Canadian employment contract?
Given that written contracts are not required for employment in Canada, there are no strict mandatory clauses for employment contracts in Canada. However, most employers will furnish an employment contract with (at least) the following terms:
- Employer name
- Employment start date
- Agreed work hours
- Where the work will be performed
- Employee’s direct supervisor
- Agreed compensation and notice of termination
- Outline of the employee’s duties and responsibilities
- Probation period (if applicable)
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Non-competition clauses
- Termination notice period
Your company may also wish to include additional information in the employment contract. If so, a PEO can facilitate those additions in compliance with Canadian labor law.
If you have questions about employment contracts in Canada, please get in touch with our team today!
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