Federal holidays are holidays enacted by the Government of Canada (i.e. the federal government) that apply across the entire country but for federally regulated employers ONLY.  It is a misconception that federal holidays apply to most people. Most people in…

Introduction Lieu time, a term that originates from the French word “lieu”, meaning “place” or “instead”, is a solution for managing overtime in the workplace. When employees work beyond their maximum working hours, lieu time provides an option for compensating…

The words “labor” and “labour” may seem identical – they are pronounced the same and mean the same thing, but there is one subtle difference – the letter “u”.  When should you use the letter “u” when you spell the words…

In British English, “practice” (with a “C”) is the noun form, and “practise” (with an “S”) is the verb form. In American English, “practice” (with a “C”) is used for both the noun and the verb form. Difference Between Practice…

Every time you receive your paycheck, you may notice a term labelled ‘YTD’ various times on the pay stub. What exactly does this mean, you may have asked yourself?  In short, YTD on a pay stub stands for “Year to…

In discussions, arguments, or debates, you might have heard the term “moot point.” Often, it’s used to dismiss a subject or idea, but what exactly does it mean? Let’s delve into the nuanced definitions and common misconceptions surrounding this phrase.…

Chongqing blowing up on your TikTok? Me too! So I wanted to explore this city I had never even heard of before I started I seeing all these cyberpunk videos of the Chongqing skyline (which is weird considering just how…