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Thesaurus search results for 'PUBLIC HOLIDAYS': 2 results found.


PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A public holiday is usually mandated by law and generally designated as a non-working day for most employees.

RIGHT TO REFUSE TO WORK ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 

Scope Note: In Ontario, employees in the retail trade can refuse to work on public holidays.

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