Can a company charge a fee if someone doesn’t show up for their shift?
That’s the question The Globe and Mail recently put to WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong as part of their regular “Nine to Five” column. The question related to an enquiry about a situation where a restaurant had implemented a policy that charged $50 employees a $50 “fee” every time they called in sick with less than 24 hours notice.
While Daniel was sympathetic to the restaurant owner’s plight, he pointed to limits that exist in many jurisdictions that strictly govern when penalties can be charged against salaries, regardless of what the employer chose to call them.
To see Daniel’s full response, visit the Globe and Mail website (subscription required).
To find out more about Daniel’s area of expertise, check out his bio or the Employment and Labour practice group page.
