The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced several key changes affecting business taxes in 2024. These include modifications to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) with new contribution rates and T4 reporting obligations. Additionally, mandatory electronic filing...
Ontario celebrates a variety of public holidays throughout the year. The intricacies of public holiday pay in Ontario can leave even seasoned employers scratching their heads. This guide aims to simplify the process, offering crystal-clear explanations and practical...
In a groundbreaking decision, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench recognized the common law tort of harassment in the case of Alberta Health Services vs. Johnston. This marked a significant departure from the stance taken by other Canadian provinces, including Ontario,...
Non Solicitation Clauses (“NSC(s)”) are a crucial tool for employers to protect their business from former employees. One topic of confusion, however, is how specific an employer must be in defining what customers or clients are off-limits to the former employee. Must...
Scenario: A manufacturing company holds an executive “retreat” in Whistler, B.C. After a day spent hiking, the group of employees gathers around a fire to listen to a team-building consultant hired by the employer. The consultant proposes a “trust building” exercise:...
