Can employers make you take an IQ test?

Legality of I.Q. tests legal for employment? They can be, but you may find that a professionally-developed aptitude test does a better job of demonstrating a person’s ability and skills. Plus, with aptitude tests, it’s easier to demonstrate how and why the test is relevant and applicable to the job you’re hiring for.

Is it OK to say no to overtime?

Yes, your boss can tell you that you need to work overtime. They can also legally fire you for saying “no.” But any mandatory overtime request needs to fall under the rules and regulations for your state and under federal law.

Can an employer ask for personal health information?

Your employer can ask you for a doctor’s note or other health information if they need the information for sick leave, workers’ compensation, wellness programs, or health insurance. Generally, the Privacy Rule applies to the disclosures made by your health care provider, not the questions your employer may ask.

Can I refuse a personality test at work?

In general, employers may give personality tests to employees, but the tests must not violate certain employee rights. That being said, you may refuse to take the test. However, assuming you work at will, your employer is free to fire you for doing so.

Why is IQ test illegal?

They are illegal due to the bias generated from the results, and because the people who make the tests cannot help but put their own biases in the test. Thus, a test created by a white person may actively discriminant against blacks, etc, due to cultural differences.

Can an employer force you to work on your day off?

Your employer cannot make you work on a day contractually guaranteed to be your day off. Written employment contracts and religion are the only reasons the employer could not require you to work on your day off—and fire you if you don’t. There is some good news, though, at least for hourly employees.

Is mandatory overtime legal in Ontario?

Salaried employees in Ontario are entitled to earn pay for any overtime hours they work. There is a common misconception that this is not the case, and that an employer must only pay overtime to hourly employees. Under the province’s Employment Standards Act (ESA), there is no exemption for salaried employees.

What is the minimum wage in Ontario for full time workers?

This affects full-time and part-time workers. The minimum wage in Ontario is $14.00 per hour for most jobs. Some jobs have a different minimum wage. In Ontario, these are: $14.00 per hour – General minimum wage. $13.15 per hour – Students (someone who is under 18 and works 28 hours/week or less*)

Are You covered by the Employment Standards Act in Ontario?

If you are an employee working in Ontario, you are probably covered by the ESA. However, some employees are not covered by the ESA and some employees who are covered by the ESA have special rules and/or exemptions that may apply to them. For more information, visit Your guide to the Employment Standards Act.

Can a 14 year old get a job in Ontario?

However, children aged 14 years and older may be excused from school to attend supervised alternative learning programs, which may include employment. Some regulations made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act set the minimum age for working in Ontario workplaces. Regulations under other statutes set minimum ages for various occupations.

Are unpaid internships legal in Ontario?

As an employee, he or she is generally entitled to all of the rights under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) including minimum wage. There are some exceptions, but they are very limited. Unpaid internships are illegal under Ontario law unless they fall within an exception. One possible exception is a trainee.