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

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

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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