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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.

New Federal Reimbursement Requirements

June 26, 2023

New Federal Reimbursement Requirements

As of July 9, 2023 federally-regulated employers will be required to reimburse employees for reasonable…

Bill C-13 Applies French Language Laws to Federal Private Sector

June 23, 2023

Bill C-13 Applies French Language Laws to Federal Private Sector

The federal government recently passed Bill C-13, which will establish French language rights for Quebec-based…

Amendments to Ontario Employment Legislation – 5 Changes to Watch For

April 2, 2023

Amendments to Ontario Employment Legislation – 5 Changes to Watch For

Over the last three years, the government has been busy amending Ontario employment legislation. So,…

Pay Transparency – A Trend to Watch

March 22, 2023

Pay Transparency – A Trend to Watch

Pay transparency is a hot topic in Canada right now, with strong public support for…

What’s New in Pregnancy and Parental Leave in Canada?

February 28, 2023

What’s New in Pregnancy and Parental Leave in Canada?

Compliance Works reviews (i) the basics of pregnancy and parental leaves – that every employer…

Minimum Wage – Is Inflation Driving it Up ?

February 27, 2023

Minimum Wage – Is Inflation Driving it Up ?

Minimum wage is an employment standard that has traditionally been subject to regular, scheduled, increases….

Accessibility Laws in Canada – What to Watch for in 2023

February 22, 2023

Accessibility Laws in Canada – What to Watch for in 2023

Over the last few years, an increasing number of jurisdictions in Canada have been enacting…

March 1 Deadline – Disconnecting From Work and Electronic Monitoring

February 3, 2023

March 1 Deadline – Disconnecting From Work and Electronic Monitoring

March 1 of each year is the deadline for two new policies in Ontario. Employers…

French Language Laws Triggered by 1 Quebec Employee

January 30, 2023

French Language Laws Triggered by 1 Quebec Employee

Employers outside of Québec may not realize that many of Québec’s French language requirements are…

Naloxone Kits Required at Ontario Workplaces

January 11, 2023

Naloxone Kits Required at Ontario Workplaces

Just before the holidays, the Ontario government announced that new rules mandating naloxone kits in…

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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.