Pay equity laws are an important aspect of workplace fairness, and they are designed to ensure that employees receive equal pay for equal work. In Canada, pay equity legislation has been in place in multiple jurisdictions for several decades, and it continues to...
It was supposed to be a feel-good moment—two people caught on the jumbotron during a Coldplay concert, sharing a hug under the spotlight. But as internet sleuths quickly uncovered the identities of the couple, the feel-good moment turned into a full-blown conversation...
Starting January 1, 2023 certain “business consultants” and “information technology consultants” in Ontario have been excluded from the protections afforded to employees under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). This change will assist many businesses to...
The Dispute The parties in this dispute (Besse v. Reach CPA Inc, 2023 BCCRT 27 (CanLII), Karlee Besse and Reach CPA Inc. (Reach), disputed the terms of Miss Besse’s dismissal from Reach. Karlee Besse was hired as an accountant by Reach on October 12, 2021....
The Alberta Government has announced changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code that will take effect on March 31, 2023. These changes, which were introduced in December 2022, will affect employers’ health and safety obligations in areas such as first...
