Our Blog

Let's talk
HR Guide

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.

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…

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…

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…

January 26, 2023

Wages – 10 Key Issues

Most employers are aware that they must pay their employees at least the minimum wage…

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…

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…

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….

November 1, 2022

Overtime Pay – 3 Costly Traps

Failing to properly manage and pay overtime can lead to expensive litigation and possible fines…

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…

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…

The latest in HR laws delivered to your inbox

Subscribe to the Compliance Works newsletter for our takes on HR laws, compliance changes, and other trending workplace topics.

HR compliance guides

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.