by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | HR Tips, Privacy
A recent cyber incident involving Canada Life has exposed the personal information of up to 70,000 individuals, most of them tied to a single employer-sponsored benefits and retirement plan. While the breach is still under investigation, the takeaway for employers is...
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | Legislative Update, Ontario
The Government of Ontario is proposing new changes that could directly impact how employers handle workplace costs, especially in industries like retail, hospitality, and food service. If passed, amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 would prohibit...
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | Employment Law, HR Case Study, HR Legal, Ontario
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal highlights the devastating financial consequences of inadequate internal controls, confirming a massive damages award against a rogue employee. Foster v. Prado (2026 ONCA 277) In Foster v. Prado, an office manager...
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | Ontario
The Ontario government has proposed the most significant changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) in nearly three decades, introducing measures that will increase benefits for injured workers and expand mandatory coverage. First Benefit Increase in 30...
by HR Covered | May 4, 2026 | Benefits
Ongoing trade tensions and new tariffs are continuing to disrupt key industries across Canada. In response, the federal government has extended critical Employment Insurance (EI) relief measures, providing much-needed support for both employers and workers navigating...
