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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.

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…

Canada Labour Code: 5 Key Changes for Federal Employers

November 7, 2024

Canada Labour Code: 5 Key Changes for Federal Employers

If you are a federally-regulated employer, you may be wondering if the pace of change…

HR Law Fall Preview: Changes to Watch For

September 1, 2024

HR Law Fall Preview: Changes to Watch For

Legislatures across Canada will start returning later this month, and HR law amendments will likely…

New Job Posting Rules: What Employers Should Know

June 11, 2024

New Job Posting Rules: What Employers Should Know

Recent amendments to laws regarding what must (and must not) be included in job postings…

2 Proposed Changes to Ontario Sick Leave Laws

May 2, 2024

2 Proposed Changes to Ontario Sick Leave Laws

Employers with Ontario employees should be aware of two potential changes to Ontario sick leave…

Quebec Bill 42 Expands Workplace Harassment & Violence Laws

April 9, 2024

Quebec Bill 42 Expands Workplace Harassment & Violence Laws

Quebec passed Bill 42, An Act to prevent and fight psychological harassment and sexual violence…

The Year Ahead – HR Trends in 2024

January 8, 2024

The Year Ahead – HR Trends in 2024

As HR teams look to the year ahead and begin setting priorities, it is important…

Ontario Bill 149 – More Employment Law Changes for Employers

November 20, 2023

Ontario Bill 149 – More Employment Law Changes for Employers

Ontario Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 is the province’s 5th Bill in…

Canada Labour Code Changes – What’s New & What’s Next

September 6, 2023

Canada Labour Code Changes – What’s New & What’s Next

A recap of amendments to the Canada Labour Code which came into force in 2023,…

Federal Employment Information – 2 Changes Coming

July 4, 2023

Federal Employment Information – 2 Changes Coming

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

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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.