Employment Law
Nova Scotia minimum wage guide (2026 rates and rules)
Get the latest Nova Scotia minimum wage rates for 2026, including upcoming increases, overtime rules, exemptions, and key labour standards for employers.
Statutory holidays by province in Canada: The complete 2026 employer guide
Every statutory holiday by province in Canada, dates, pay rules, eligibility and what differs between BC, Ontario, Alberta and Quebec.
Vacation entitlement by province in Canada: The 2026 employer compliance guide
How much vacation are employees entitled to in each Canadian province? Learn minimum weeks, vacation pay percentages, carryover rules and payout rules.
British Columbia minimum wage: Current rate, history and employer compliance guide
BC minimum wage is $18.25/hr from June 1 2026. See the complete rate history, specialized wages for app-based workers and caretakers, and how to stay compliant.
Alberta Employment Standards Code: compliance guide
A complete guide to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code, minimum wage, overtime, vacation, stat holidays, leaves and termination rules.
Ontario minimum wage: Current rate, history and employer compliance guide
Ontario’s minimum wage is $17.60/hr (rising to $17.95 on Oct 1, 2026). See all specialized rates, the complete rate history and how to stay ESA-compliant.
Minimum wage across provinces in Canada: The complete rate comparison
Compare minimum wage rates for every province and territory in 2026. See current rates, upcoming changes and which jurisdiction’s rules apply to your employees.
Termination Pay & Severance Calculator
Employment Hero’s calculator shows the termination notice and severance pay you owe by province, salary and tenure.
Vacation Pay Calculator for Canada
Calculate vacation pay and time entitlements by province and tenure with Employment Hero’s free calculator. Find out how to automate tracking for your team.
AI, people risk and employment law: What Canadian employers need to know in 2026
What Canadian employers need to know about AI, employment law and people risk in 2026 — key insights from our webinar with legal consultant Jay Spiro.
BC Employment Standards Act
A complete guide to minimum wage, overtime, vacation, stat holidays, leaves of absence and termination rules.
Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA): 2026 employer compliance guide
A complete employer guide to the Employment Standards Act. Covers minimum wage, overtime, vacation, stat holidays, leaves, termination notice and severance.
Issue #1: Should Canada’s First $100K Be Tax-Free?
A bold proposal wants to exempt the first $100,000 of income from federal tax. We unpack why the idea is striking a nerve with Canadian workers and employers alike.
Don’t Get Burned: An SMB’s Guide to AI Compliance, Employment Law & People Risk
Join Employment Hero and Vistera for a Canadian webinar on AI compliance, employment law, and people risk. Register now for practical SMB insights.
Alberta parental leave: Your complete guide for 2026
Alberta parental leave gives employees up to 62 weeks off. This guide covers EI benefits, employer obligations and employee rights in Alberta. Read now.



















