Employment Law
Ontario parental leave: Your complete guide for 2026
Understand Ontario parental leave rules for 2026. Covers ESA entitlements, EI benefits, employer obligations and job reinstatement rights. Download the free guide.
Hiring summer interns? Here’s what Canadian businesses need to know
Hiring summer interns? Discover what Canadian businesses legally need to know about pay, compliance, onboarding, and avoiding costly mistakes.
Mid-year payroll alert: Navigating the CRA July 1 tax changes
The CRA’s July 1 update affects payroll in BC, NL and PEI. See what’s changing, who’s impacted, and how Employment Hero automates it.
Leave without pay in Alberta: A guide for employers
Master unpaid and job-protected leaves in Alberta. Stay compliant with the 2026 Employment Standards Code updates and download our free employer guide.
Leave without pay in Ontario: An employer’s guide
Ontario’s ESA has 10+ job-protected leave types, each with different rules. Download our free guide to manage unpaid leave in Ontario with confidence.
How to win a SR&ED audit in 2026
A SR&ED audit notice shouldn’t cause panic. Discover what the CRA expects in 2026 and get 3 proven strategies to protect your claim. Read our blog.
Beyond the contract: The four-pillar test
Go beyond the contract with the Four-Pillar Test. Learn how Canadian businesses can assess employee vs contractor status and reduce compliance risk.
Why Bill C-15 is the adrenaline shot Canadian innovation needs
Discover how doubled SR&ED expenditure limits to $6M and restored capital equipment claims benefit Canadian businesses. Read the latest here.
Understanding leave without pay in Canada
Is leave without pay a formal entitlement? Learn how LWOP works in Canada, including CRA guidelines, impact on vacation pay, and how to manage employee requests.
Understanding bereavement leave in Canada
Understand bereavement leave entitlements in Canada. Learn the differences between federal and provincial rules, paid vs. unpaid leave, and how to build a compassionate policy.
Communicating sustainability with confidence (and without the legal risk)
Avoid the greenhushing trap in 2026. Learn how to navigate Bill C-59 and Canada’s anti-greenwashing laws to build a compliant, purpose-driven employer brand.
Minimum wage across Canada and what it really means for workers and employers
A province-by-province breakdown of minimum wage in Canada, with insights on Alberta and Ontario. Understand what rising wage floors mean for SMBs, hiring and retention.
Alberta’s expanded job-protected sick leave and what it means for employers in 2026
Alberta has expanded job-protected leave entitlements to 27 weeks. Learn what’s changed, who is eligible and how employers should respond.
The End of Full-Time Security: A Third of Canadians Now Working Extra Jobs
October 2, 2025 – Employment Hero’s first Annual Jobs Report exposes a workforce stretched thin by rising costs
New Ontario job posting requirements in force starting in January 2026
Ontario employers must meet new job posting requirements from January 1, 2026. Learn what’s changed, who it applies to and how to stay compliant.



















