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Ontario Job Postings – New Requirements Come into Force Jan. 1, 2026

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December 6, 2024

In an earlier post we provided a breakdown of the key elements of these new laws and what they mean for employers, but at that time there were still many questions regarding the scope of the new requirements, whether there would be any limitations on these requirements and when the changes would come into force. Many of these questions have now been answered.
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2024 Year in Review – 5 Key HR Law Trends

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2024 year in review

Dec 2, 2024

In our 2024 year in review, we look at 5 key HR compliance trends –…
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Your Questions Answered: Key Employment Law Changes in Ontario

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Nov 10, 2024

We recently presented a webinar with the Ontario HRPA titled “Navigating the Future: Key Employment…
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Canada Labour Code: 5 Key Changes for Federal Employers

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Nov 7, 2024

If you are a federally-regulated employer, you may be wondering if the pace of change…
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New Laws for Remote & Hybrid Work

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Oct 8, 2024

The rise of remote and hybrid work has caught the attention of Canadian governments, leading…
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Beware – Why Record Keeping Matters

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Oct 8, 2024

Record keeping is not just good practice; it is a legal requirement. Employers are mandated…
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Legal Support for Compliance Works Subscribers

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Sep 3, 2024

Compliance Works is offering new legal support options for HR teams. Annual subscribers can now…
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HR Law Fall Preview: Changes to Watch For

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Sep 1, 2024

Legislatures across Canada will start returning later this month, and HR law amendments will likely…
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Illegal Job Interview Questions: 4 Tips for Employers

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Aug 21, 2024

Conducting job interviews is a crucial step in the hiring process, but it’s also one…
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The Costs of HR Compliance: Reducing Your HR Budget

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Aug 19, 2024

In Canada’s complex regulatory environment, HR compliance is crucial for any organization. However, this comes…
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New Job Posting Rules: What Employers Should Know

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Jun 11, 2024

Recent amendments to laws regarding what must (and must not) be included in job postings…
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AI – 5 Legal Issues to Navigate

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May 27, 2024

AI is transforming business, and it is transforming the workforce. HR has a critical role…
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2 Proposed Changes to Ontario Sick Leave Laws

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May 2, 2024

Employers with Ontario employees should be aware of two potential changes to Ontario sick leave…
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Quebec Bill 42 Expands Workplace Harassment & Violence Laws

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Apr 9, 2024

Quebec passed Bill 42, An Act to prevent and fight psychological harassment and sexual violence…
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Insights From a Strategic HR Leader

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Mar 19, 2024

We wanted to learn more about strategic HR leadership and the issues that are important…
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Responding to Employee Complaints

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Mar 18, 2024

Complaints by an employee are always difficult, but learning that an employee has filed a…
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U.S. Employers: Top 10 Canadian HR Compliance Issues

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Mar 11, 2024

For U.S. employers who are new to Canada - whether buying a Canadian company or…
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Guide to Mandatory Employee Training

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Feb 13, 2024

When developing an employee training program, it is critical to ensure that employers provide all…
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Losing Sleep Over Layoffs? 5 Tips to Guide You

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Feb 8, 2024

The increase in layoffs that started during the pandemic seems to be continuing into 2024.…
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Employee Psychological Well-Being: Employer Legal Duties

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Jan 16, 2024

Employment laws across Canada make it clear that employers have a legal obligation to protect…
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The Year Ahead – HR Trends in 2024

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Jan 8, 2024

As HR teams look to the year ahead and begin setting priorities, it is important…
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Ontario HR Compliance Check Up – 5 Key Requirements

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Jan 7, 2024

It's a great time for employers to do an Ontario HR compliance check up. We…
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2023 Year in Review – Top 5 HR Compliance Trends

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Dec 6, 2023

In our 2023 year in review, we take a look at 5 key HR law…
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Ontario Bill 149 – More Employment Law Changes for Employers

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Nov 20, 2023

Ontario Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 is the province’s 5th Bill in the…
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AI and HR – Risks and Legal Obligations

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Nov 13, 2023

AI is probably the hottest topic of the moment. Here's something to think about though…
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Hiring in Canada? 4 Things to Know

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Oct 25, 2023

Hiring is a key HR function, involving everything from analyzing job requirements, drafting job descriptions…
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Health and Safety – 10 Key Requirements to Know

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Oct 13, 2023

In Canada, many health and safety requirements apply as soon as an organization hires its…
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Workplace Culture Starts with HR Compliance

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Oct 10, 2023

When you think about HR compliance and why it is important, what’s the first thing…
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Do You Know Your Employees?

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Employees

Sep 29, 2023

To understand your obligations as an employer, you first need to know who is an…
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New HR Compliance Checklist Tool

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Sep 25, 2023

Compliance Works has launched a new feature – interactive HR compliance checklists for each Canadian…
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Canada Labour Code Changes – What’s New & What’s Next

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Sep 6, 2023

A recap of amendments to the Canada Labour Code which came into force in 2023,…
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Statutory Holidays – 5 Key Considerations

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Aug 14, 2023

Employees across Canada are entitled to several paid statutory holidays. There are 5 key considerations…
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Unionizing – 3 Things to Know

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Aug 3, 2023

The labour movement seems to be on the rise again. We are hearing more and…
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Mass Termination – 3 Special Considerations

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Jul 30, 2023

Mass terminations having been making the news in the past year, with the impact hitting…
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Federal Employment Information – 2 Changes Coming

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Jul 4, 2023

Federal employers must post additional employment information in their workplaces and provide new employee statements…
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New Federal Reimbursement Requirements

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Jun 26, 2023

As of July 9, 2023 federally-regulated employers will be required to reimburse employees for reasonable…
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Bill C-13 Applies French Language Laws to Federal Private Sector

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Jun 23, 2023

The federal government recently passed Bill C-13, which will establish French language rights for Quebec-based…
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Director Liability – Employment Standards Non-Compliance

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May 22, 2023

A while back we wrote a post about the general liability of directors and officers…
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Banked Overtime – 2 Ways to Find Answers

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May 16, 2023

One of the frequent queries that we see in Compliance Works relates to banked overtime.…
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HR Laws: Top 4 Mistakes to Avoid

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Apr 28, 2023

Employment legislation or HR laws can be incredibly complex, are frequently amended and vary from…
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Vacation – 3 Rules for Compliance

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Apr 24, 2023

The Ontario government reported that vacation pay/vacation time was one of the top employment standards…
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Remote Work – What are the HR Compliance Implications?

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Apr 19, 2023

Transitioning from an in-person to a fully remote workplace can be particularly jarring for employers…
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Human Rights – 4 Employer Obligations

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Apr 14, 2023

There have been a number of significant awards against Canadian employers in the past year…
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Amendments to Ontario Employment Legislation – 5 Changes to Watch For

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Apr 2, 2023

Over the last three years, the government has been busy amending Ontario employment legislation. So,…
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Pay Transparency – A Trend to Watch

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Serious Office Workers Contemplate Pay Transparency Act in Ontario

Mar 22, 2023

Pay transparency is a hot topic in Canada right now, with strong public support for…
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What’s New in Pregnancy and Parental Leave in Canada?

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Feb 28, 2023

Compliance Works reviews (i) the basics of pregnancy and parental leaves - that every employer…
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Minimum Wage – Is Inflation Driving it Up ?

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Feb 27, 2023

Minimum wage is an employment standard that has traditionally been subject to regular, scheduled, increases.…
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Accessibility Laws in Canada – What to Watch for in 2023

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Feb 22, 2023

Over the last few years, an increasing number of jurisdictions in Canada have been enacting…
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Workplace Harassment and Violence – What Employers Need to Know

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Feb 8, 2023

The federal government and most provinces in Canada set out detailed workplace harassment and violence…
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Ontario Records Checklist – 2 Key Requirements

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Feb 2, 2023

Employment records must be maintained by employers in every workplace in Canada. These requirements are…
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French Language Laws Triggered by 1 Quebec Employee

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Jan 30, 2023

Employers outside of Québec may not realize that many of Québec's French language requirements are…
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Wages – 10 Key Issues

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Jan 26, 2023

Most employers are aware that they must pay their employees at least the minimum wage…
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Health and Safety Committees – 3 Key Questions Answered

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Jan 18, 2023

It is important for employers to understand the fundamentals of health and safety committees, as…
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UPDATED – Hiring a Student? 3 Important Considerations

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Jan 16, 2023

As organizations and HR teams start to set plans for the upcoming months, many of…
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Naloxone Kits Required at Ontario Workplaces

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Jan 11, 2023

Just before the holidays, the Ontario government announced that new rules mandating naloxone kits in…
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HR Compliance Year In Review 2022 – 5 Key Takeaways for HR Teams

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Dec 8, 2022

Our 2022 HR compliance "year in review" considers 5 key developments - all of which…
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Employment Standards – Top 10 Requirements You Need to Know

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Nov 20, 2022

Employment standards requirements apply as soon as a business or nonprofit hires its first employee.…
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UPDATED – 10 Paid Sick Days: Changes Coming to Federal Workplaces in Canada

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Nov 10, 2022

Effective December 1, 2022, new paid sick leave requirements go into effect for all federally-regulated…
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Gig Workers Estimated 10% of Canadian Workforce

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Nov 7, 2022

Canadian governments have begun to turn their attention to gig workers, and to consider ways…
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Overtime Pay – 3 Costly Traps

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Nov 1, 2022

Failing to properly manage and pay overtime can lead to expensive litigation and possible fines…
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Ontario Employment Information Checklist – 2 Key Processes

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Nov 1, 2022

Posting and providing employment information to employees may seem relatively easy to implement. But, requirements…
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Menstrual Products – Free in Federal Workplaces

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Oct 20, 2022

Menstrual products will be required to be provided at no cost to employees in federal…
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Hiring Employees? Growing Ontario Team Means More HR Compliance

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Oct 18, 2022

Hiring employees creates compliance responsibilities for employers in Ontario. But less experienced business owners may…
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Legislation for HR Professionals – How to Find Answers

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Oct 13, 2022

Finding answers in employment legislation can be challenging. Compliance Works has published a quick guide…
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UPDATED – Electronic Monitoring Policy Now Required in Ontario

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Oct 11, 2022

There is quite a bit of confusion about the Disconnecting from Work and Electronic Monitoring…
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Guide to Leaves of Absence in Canada

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Oct 6, 2022

This guide provides a primer on leaves of absence and the requirements that HR teams…
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Privacy Legislation Changes – Impact on Canadian Employers

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Jul 6, 2022

You might recall that the federal government introduced amendments to PIPEDA and created a new…
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HR Compliance Mistake Costs Company More Than $1 Million

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Apr 20, 2022

What happens when an employer fails to comply with their obligations under employment standards legislation?…
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Ontario Bill 88 – More Changes for Employers

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Mar 7, 2022

With the introduction of Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022, the Ontario government made it…
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Year in Review – 2021 Top HR Compliance Stories

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Dec 8, 2021

2021 has been a busy year for those of us tracking changes to HR compliance…
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Ontario Employment Law Changes – Bill 13, Bill 27 & Bill 43

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A Office With Top Workplace Compliance Practices

Dec 2, 2021

It has been busy time at the Ontario legislature, with the government introducing a range…
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3 Reasons HR Compliance is Critical for Non-Profits

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Nov 4, 2021

Non-profits and charities have a lot on their plate – collectively they are taking on…
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New Alberta Health and Safety Act

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Oct 22, 2021

A new Alberta health and safety regime is coming into force on December 1, 2021.…
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New Federal Employment Laws Enhance Employee Rights

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Jul 8, 2021

The government has enacted new federal employment laws and amended the Canada Labour Code to…
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Personal Liability of Directors for Non-Compliance

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Jun 9, 2021

Personal liability of directors under employment legislation is a real risk.  Directors and officers can…
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5 Reasons HR Compliance is Hard

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Mar 1, 2021

HR compliance is hard.  In our post about employment class actions, we wrote that "most…
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Are You Privacy Compliant? Penalties and Fines Drastically Increased and Expanded

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Nov 25, 2020

Changes are coming to Canada's privacy legislation. The federal government introduced new legislation in Bill…