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Sick Notes are Changing: What You Need to Know

April 24, 2026

Sick Notes are Changing: What You Need to Know

Legislators are enacting permanent restrictions around sick notes, which HR teams must understand and follow.

Guide to Mandatory Employee Communications

August 1, 2025

Guide to Mandatory Employee Communications

Canadian employment laws mandate that employers provide certain employee communications. Failure to comply can lead…

Understanding Banked Overtime: A Guide for HR Professionals

June 12, 2025

Understanding Banked Overtime: A Guide for HR Professionals

Overtime is a significant challenge for HR professionals. This guide highlights key issues and identifies…

April 22, 2025

Guide to Hiring in Canada

If you are looking to hire in Canada, whether you are just entering the Canadian…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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Sick Notes are Changing: What You Need to Know

Legislators are enacting permanent restrictions around sick notes, which HR teams must understand and follow.

Canadian Pay Transparency Requirements

Pay transparency rules vary widely across Canada. New Brunswick is the most recent Canadian jurisdiction to introduce pay transparency legislation. Currently, 6 provinces have introduced or passed pay transparency legislation, with varying requirements.

Your Questions Answered – Employment Law Trends for 2026

We recently presented a webinar with the Ontario HRPA titled “Charting What’s Next – Emerging Employment Law Trends for 2026”. We covered many issues relevant to Ontario HR professionals, including the regulation of AI, new sick leave requirements, understanding the new job posting requirements, and a recap on health and safety.