Inflation has caused economic turmoil around the world, and many businesses are terminating employees to stay afloat. If you're considering doing the same, you should know that your employees may be...
‘Changed Substratum’ a Game Changer for Employees with Old and Outdated Employment Contracts
Valid employment agreements can become invalid over time. One of the reasons an existing and otherwise valid employment agreement can become invalid over time is due to “changed substratum”. The...
Pay Equity Laws in Canada: Tips for Preventing Discrimination and Achieving Fair Compensation
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...
Workplace Romance: What Canadian Employers Need to Know
Workplace romance can be a tricky topic for employers to navigate. On the one hand, it’s natural for people to develop romantic feelings for their co-workers, especially when they spend so much time...
Ontario: Business and IT Consultants No Longer Protected by Employment Standards Legislation
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...
B.C. employer wins time-theft case against employee who filed wrongful dismissal claim
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...
Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code will take effect on March 31, 2023
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...
10 Benefits from Outsourcing your Human Resources
Outsourcing your human resources (HR) to a professional HR firm can provide a wide range of benefits for Canadian businesses. By outsourcing HR, business owners can focus on growing their business...
5 Benefits of Investing in Training for Your Leadership Team
Managers play a crucial role in the success of any organization. They are responsible for leading teams, making important decisions, and ensuring that goals are met. However, for managers to be...
Why is your employer brand important in 2023?
An employer brand is the reputation and image of a company as an employer of choice, and it is becoming increasingly important in today’s competitive job market. A strong employer brand can help...