LABOUR DAY CRACKDOWN - LONDON POLICE ON ALERT

Labour Day Laws

London Police warn that they will be on the lookout for retailers breaking the Statutory Holiday Law and remaining open on Labour Day. They will also rely on Citizens of London to reports any stores in violation of the Holiday Act.

Small Stores that sell Tobacco,Antiques, Handcrafts and Books are permitted as well as Gas Stations and small stores selling Automotive Products.

Retailers are reminded that breaking this Law will carry a $500.00 fine first offence and $50,000 for further offences or the Gross Sales from that day. In short, if you are suppose to be closed then stay closed.

In the past Retailers have ignored this Labour Day Law and even if fined it was still worth it to be open.

Is the Law Fair?

It doesn't seem like a very fair ruling. Some Stores can be open, Some can't, if you sell this you can't , if you don't you can't. What I get out of the Law is that if you seel something the Government makes a killing on by overtaxing (Smokes, Gas,etc.) you are ok to be open. Another fine Canadian Law!