Case: A2500253 (Re), 2026 CanLII 21296 (BC WCAT) Overview In the case of A2500253 (Re), 2026 CanLII 21296 (BC WCAT), the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) upheld a...
Please click here for a travel insurance reminder that you can send to your employees. Recent global events have raised questions about how group travel insurance works when employees travel to...
In 2026, the typical way that employers look to find information has shifted. Instead of searching for "privacy policy templates," for instance, you may have specific, urgent questions about AI...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
As an employer in 2026, managing sick leave isn't just about tracking hours, it's about navigating a rapidly changing legislative landscape. Across Canada, the "doctor’s note" is becoming a thing of...
Our clients often tell us some version of this: “The issues were obvious. We’d talked to the employee multiple times. They knew there was a problem.” Unfortunately, courts don’t decide cases based...
