Have you started working part-time? If so, a new world has opened up for you, one you might not be familiar with yet. Here is a series of concept sheets on joining the workforce to help you understand this new reality.
New words will become part of your day-to-day: CNESST, FTQ, CSQ, Act Respecting Labour Standards, Canada Labour Code, statutory holidays, employment discrimination and more. The workforce is regulated by many rules, and you need to be familiar with them.
Have you received your first pay slip? Pay stubs are not always easy to understand. What is the difference between gross pay and net pay? What do QPIP and QPP stand for in the contributions section of your pay slip? What is a contribution? What are pay equity and source deductions?
When you become a worker, you may already be contributing to federal and provincial taxes. How is the amount of tax calculated? What are taxable income and tax credits?
Some people avoid paying income taxes: this is called tax evasion. What is tax evasion? What are the different types of tax evasion, and what are the societal consequences of this illegal act?
An employee can lose their job and become unemployed. They may be eligible for employment insurance benefits from the government. What is unemployment? What is the purpose of employment insurance regular benefits, and what do you have to do to receive them?
For more information, you can consult the concept sheets in this section.