UPDATE: Minimum Wage Increases
With significant increases to the cost of living (let’s face it – grocery shopping has reached new levels!!), it is no surprise that the minimum wage in Canada continues to...
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OVERVIEW: Bill 79 – Working for Workers Act, 2023
In March 2023, the Ontario government introduced Bill 79 which aims to expand on legislative changes that the government rolled out in 2021 and 2022, providing increased rights for employees...
Pay Transparency Legislation in Canada
Pay transparency became the topic of much discussion when the province of Ontario tabled legislation in 2018. While this legislation never came into effect (still to this day) other provinces...
Is it work or just watching work? Best to get it right from the start!
A recent decision under the Alberta Employment Standards Code, 1611827 Alberta Inc. v. Shrestha, highlights the importance of understanding how “work” is very broadly defined under employment standards legislation. In...
Minimum Wage Increase in Atlantic Canada + Proposed New Holiday in B.C.
Atlantic Canada has a reputation for being friendly so perhaps it should come as no surprise that two of its provinces are increasing their respective minimum wages on April 1,...
Quick Update on Disconnecting from Work Policy
While we’re sure you’ve already heard all about the Disconnecting from Work legislation introduced in Ontario last year, we felt it was time for a little reminder. Last year, employers...
Progressive Discipline Your Questions Answered!
While the concept of progressive discipline in the workplace isn’t anything new, it is often under-utilized and misunderstood by many employers. In exceptional circumstances, immediate termination for an act of...
B.C. Tribunal awards employer damages for employee ‘time theft’
A recent decision (Besse v. Reach CPA Inc.) from British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal (“CRT”) has caught the attention of many – both locally and internationally – and in particular,...
ONTARIO: IT and Business Consultants amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in effect now!
The Ontario government’s second Working For Workers Act, 2022 was passed on April 7, 2022 and makes amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) that relate to the status/classification...
Changes Coming to Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits
The Government of Canada has announced that, effective December 18, 2022, Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits will increase from 15 weeks to 26 weeks. Eligible employees who are unable to...