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Statutory Holidays – 5 Key Considerations
April 14, 2025
Statutory Holidays – 5 Key Considerations
Employees across Canada are entitled to several paid statutory holidays. There are 5 key considerations that all employers should keep in mind.
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Mandatory Employee Training in Canada: How to Stay Compliant
April 8, 2025
Mandatory Employee Training in Canada: How to Stay Compliant
When developing an employee training program, it is critical to ensure that employers provide all…
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US Tariffs and Canadian Layoffs – 5 Tips
March 23, 2025
US Tariffs and Canadian Layoffs – 5 Tips
Economic uncertainty driven by US tariffs and an impending trade war mean a likely increase…
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Guide to Mandatory Employee Communications
March 17, 2025
Guide to Mandatory Employee Communications
Canadian employment laws mandate that employers provide certain employee communications. Failure to comply can lead…
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2025 HR Law Check-Up: 5 Requirements to Review
January 20, 2025
2025 HR Law Check-Up: 5 Requirements to Review
As we kick off the new year, it is a great time for employers to…
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HR Policies Are Not Enough: Understanding the Legal Obligations of Canadian Employers
January 15, 2025
HR Policies Are Not Enough: Understanding the Legal Obligations of Canadian Employers
As an HR professional in Canada, you are well-versed in the importance of having strong…
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Your Questions Answered: Key Employment Law Changes in Ontario
November 10, 2024
Your Questions Answered: Key Employment Law Changes in Ontario
We recently presented a webinar with the Ontario HRPA titled “Navigating the Future: Key Employment…
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Beware – Why Record Keeping Matters
October 8, 2024
Beware – Why Record Keeping Matters
Record keeping is not just good practice; it is a legal requirement. Employers are mandated…
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Illegal Job Interview Questions: 4 Tips for Employers
August 21, 2024
Illegal Job Interview Questions: 4 Tips for Employers
Conducting job interviews is a crucial step in the hiring process, but it’s also one…
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Responding to Employee Complaints
March 18, 2024
Responding to Employee Complaints
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
March 11, 2024
U.S. Employers: Top 10 Canadian HR Compliance Issues
For U.S. employers who are new to Canada – whether buying a Canadian company or…
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Losing Sleep Over Layoffs? 5 Tips to Guide You
February 8, 2024
Losing Sleep Over Layoffs? 5 Tips to Guide You
The increase in layoffs that started during the pandemic seems to be continuing into 2024….
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Hiring in Canada? 4 Things to Know
October 25, 2023
Hiring in Canada? 4 Things to Know
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
October 13, 2023
Health and Safety – 10 Key Requirements to Know
In Canada, many health and safety requirements apply as soon as an organization hires its…
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Do You Know Your Employees?
September 29, 2023
Do You Know Your Employees?
To understand your obligations as an employer, you first need to know who is an…
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Unionizing – 3 Things to Know
August 3, 2023
Unionizing – 3 Things to Know
The labour movement seems to be on the rise again. We are hearing more and…
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Mass Termination – 3 Special Considerations
July 30, 2023
Mass Termination – 3 Special Considerations
Mass terminations having been making the news in the past year, with the impact hitting…
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Which Leave of Absence Applies when a Family Member is Sick?
July 18, 2023
Which Leave of Absence Applies when a Family Member is Sick?
When an employee needs to take a leave of absence to care for a sick…
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Director Liability – Employment Standards Non-Compliance
May 22, 2023
Director Liability – Employment Standards Non-Compliance
A while back we wrote a post about the general liability of directors and officers…
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Vacation – 3 Rules for Compliance
April 24, 2023
Vacation – 3 Rules for Compliance
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?
April 19, 2023
Remote Work – What are the HR Compliance Implications?
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
April 14, 2023
Human Rights – 4 Employer Obligations
There have been a number of significant awards against Canadian employers in the past year…
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Workplace Harassment and Violence – What Employers Need to Know
February 8, 2023
Workplace Harassment and Violence – What Employers Need to Know
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
February 2, 2023
Ontario Records Checklist – 2 Key Requirements
Employment records must be maintained by employers in every workplace in Canada. These requirements are…
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Wages – 10 Key Issues
January 26, 2023
Wages – 10 Key Issues
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
January 18, 2023
Health and Safety Committees – 3 Key Questions Answered
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
January 16, 2023
UPDATED – Hiring a Student? 3 Important Considerations
As organizations and HR teams start to set plans for the upcoming months, many of…
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Employment Standards – Top 10 Requirements You Need to Know
November 20, 2022
Employment Standards – Top 10 Requirements You Need to Know
Employment standards requirements apply as soon as a business or nonprofit hires its first employee….
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Overtime Pay – 3 Costly Traps
November 1, 2022
Overtime Pay – 3 Costly Traps
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
November 1, 2022
Ontario Employment Information Checklist – 2 Key Processes
Posting and providing employment information to employees may seem relatively easy to implement. But, requirements…
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Hiring Employees? Growing Ontario Team Means More HR Compliance
October 18, 2022
Hiring Employees? Growing Ontario Team Means More HR Compliance
Hiring employees creates compliance responsibilities for employers in Ontario. But less experienced business owners may…
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Leaves of Absence in Canada: What Employers Need to Know
October 6, 2022
Leaves of Absence in Canada: What Employers Need to Know
This guide provides a primer on Canadian leaves of absence and the requirements that HR…
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3 Reasons HR Compliance is Critical for Non-Profits
November 4, 2021
3 Reasons HR Compliance is Critical for Non-Profits
Non-profits and charities have a lot on their plate – collectively they are taking on…
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Personal Liability of Directors for Non-Compliance
June 9, 2021
Personal Liability of Directors for Non-Compliance
Personal liability of directors under employment legislation is a real risk. Directors and officers can…
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Class Actions – The Risks of Non-Compliance with Employment Standards
February 24, 2021
Class Actions – The Risks of Non-Compliance with Employment Standards
Class actions are a risk for every employer if you are not in compliance with…
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