Canadian Hockey League questioned about icy payroll practices
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) recently came under scrutiny for the way its Ontario team is paying junior A players. According to allegations made by the Canadian Hockey League Players' Association, young team members were not receiving the wages they were owed for their time and attendance. Because players allegedly didn't receive minimum wage, vacation, overtime or severance pay, the league is being accused of violating the most basic employment rights.
According to The Star, the young players on 60 junior teams have allegedly been receiving far less money than labor rights guarantee them. All employees over the age of 18 in Ontario must be paid at least $10.25 per hour for all of their hours worked, while youth workers under that age must receive at least $9.60 for all of their employee attendance.
However, the members of the Canadian Hockey teams were reportedly spending hours training, traveling and playing for just a small stipend, the media outlet adds, sometimes earning as little as $35 per week.
The CHL has responded to the allegations with a statement that they "firmly believe that our teams have always acted in accordance with all applicable provincial and federal laws and will continue to do so." The organization noted that players actually earn approximately $35,000 to $40,000 per year, including benefits and education programs, as reported by CTV.
Employers can demonstrate their compliance with labor standards by furnishing accurate and up-to-date payroll records generated by a timekeeping system.
According to The Star, the young players on 60 junior teams have allegedly been receiving far less money than labor rights guarantee them. All employees over the age of 18 in Ontario must be paid at least $10.25 per hour for all of their hours worked, while youth workers under that age must receive at least $9.60 for all of their employee attendance.
However, the members of the Canadian Hockey teams were reportedly spending hours training, traveling and playing for just a small stipend, the media outlet adds, sometimes earning as little as $35 per week.
The CHL has responded to the allegations with a statement that they "firmly believe that our teams have always acted in accordance with all applicable provincial and federal laws and will continue to do so." The organization noted that players actually earn approximately $35,000 to $40,000 per year, including benefits and education programs, as reported by CTV.
Employers can demonstrate their compliance with labor standards by furnishing accurate and up-to-date payroll records generated by a timekeeping system.
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