Clients can hire talent in Canada under fixed-term contracts, and PGC Canada can facilitate this type of employment arrangement.
Key Points
Minimum Contract Length: Fixed-term contracts must be at least 3 months in duration.
Clear End Date Required: The contract must include a defined end date from the outset. If the contract runs its full term, 👉 There is no notice period or payment in lieu of notice required at the time of separation.
Early Termination by Client: If the client opts to end the contract before the agreed-upon end date, they must ➡ provide advance notice or ➡ payment in lieu of notice, Based on the provincial labor laws applicable to the talent.
Benefits Considerations
If this is the client’s first hire in Canada via PGC, they will need to decide whether to offer supplemental health benefits, which must be 100% employer-paid.
Exception – Quebec: If the talent is based in Quebec, supplemental benefits will be automatically added, and the employer must cover 50% of the chosen plan.
Summary
PGC Canada supports fixed-term contracts with minimal restrictions. Clients must predetermine the contract length and be aware of their obligations if choosing to terminate early. Benefit offerings should be planned in advance, particularly for first-time hires or Quebec-based employees.
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