Insurer, MGAs give employees more time off during pandemic
September 14, 2021 Brooke SmithThe pandemic has spurred MGAs and one insurer to offer additional paid time off and be more generous with their vacation policies. AXA Group announced Sept. 7 that it was giving its 153,000 employees worldwide two additional paid days off…
MGA’s program gives employees money to take time off
September 1, 2021 Brooke SmithYou’re burning out. According to a June survey from Canadian Underwriter, 54% of P&C employees reported feeling at least some stress and burnout working from home. Human resources experts often recommend that employees use their vacation entitlement to recharge, but…
How sales commissions can result in disputes over vacation pay
April 24, 2019 by Greg MeckbachIf you employ commissioned sales people, how are you calculating their vacation pay? Calculating employees’ vacation pay can be an issue for any company whose sales staff earn both a base salary and commission, Toronto employment lawyer Andrew Monkhouse, managing…