Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday operations for Canadian small businesses and nonprofit organizations. From drafting emails and job descriptions to screening resumes, summarizing meetings, and analyzing data, AI tools promise speed and...
In a recent decision, the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT) considered a difficult but increasingly important question: When does workplace violence in a high-risk role cross the line from “expected behaviour” to a compensable...
How do you budget for benefits costs? In this article, we explore some of the drivers of benefits, costs, and how organizations can budget for these costs in the year ahead. Employee benefits are one of the most meaningful investments an organization makes — but...
A recent Alberta Employment Standards Appeals decision is a good reminder that informal HR practices don’t age well, especially when it comes to vacation, holidays, and salaried employees. In McGonigle v Ocean Fluids Ltd. (2026 ABESAB 3), the Appeal Body had to...
A recent Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) decision is a stark reminder that overtime rules and reprisal protections under the ESA are taken very seriously, and that mistakes in classification, record-keeping, or reactions to employee complaints can quickly become...
