Last month, right on schedule, the Maple Leafs traded in their skates for shiny golf clubs — a transition that Leafs fans are all too accustomed to by now.
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Although NHL players operate under unique rules governing their terms of employment, trades and contract negotiations, they still qualify as seasonal employees. While they may not appear to have much in common with agricultural workers, landscapers, golf course employees or ski instructors, all seasonal employees are subject to challenges and uncertainty as the off-season approaches.
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It is critical that seasonal employees understand their rights — and that employers understand their obligation to uphold them. Seasonal employees may be exempt from certain entitlements and protections, but that does not mean employers should treat their work flippantly. Failure to exercise care in managing this particular group of employees can lead to serious, costly consequences.
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Seasonal workers are protected under employment standards legislation. However, certain elements of that protection may not apply, depending on the governing statute. For example, Ontario’s Employment Standards Act exempts specific categories of employees — such as landscape gardeners or those installing swimming pools — from overtime pay requirements. It is unsafe to assume that...
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