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Ontario employers – these are the document policies you need to have
It’s critical for Ontario employers to understand Ontario employment laws while building workplace policies and documents. content=
CEWS program expansion explained
Explore the key changes to Canada’s CEWS program in 2020, including the extended subsidy period and new base and top-up subsidies for eligible employers.
The CEWS Audit and What Employers Should Do to Prepare
Published Updated Contents The CRA recently started the first stage of its CEWS audit program to identify types and levels of non-compliance for the upcoming larger-scale audits. Select groups of employers have been contacted by the CRA to provide supporting documents to verify their CEWS claims. Some tax professionals are finding the initial requirements “daunting” due to […]
Pay transparency: should I tell my coworkers how much I make?
Talking about how much you get paid can be uncomfortable but, it can also be a very informative conversation to have. Learn about the ups and downs of having the conversation.
How to address and work to dismantle pay inequity in your workplace
Published Updated Contents Are you aware of Canada’s persistent wage gap? A 2018 Statistics Canada report estimated women workers earned 87 cents for every dollar earned by men, despite the Employment Equity Act and Pay Equity Act existing to prevent inequalities – and for racialized and intersecting identities, the shortfall is even more severe. Pay equity is equal pay for […]
Questions you’re afraid to ask HR about pay
We get it – the topic of pay can be overwhelming. In this blog, we answer your questions for HR about pay.
Five ways to encourage your people to disconnect after hours
Ontario recently made it illegal for bosses to contact their employees after hours. Here is a list of ways to get your employees to disconnect.
Predictive scheduling: what you need to know
We’ve created a quick guide on everything you need to know about predictive scheduling, the laws around it, and how to create this change within your business.
What to know about overtime in the restaurant industry
Published Updated Contents Introduction The restaurant industry is one that can be tough for both employees and employers. There are many laws and regulations to keep track of, especially when it comes to overtime pay. It can seem daunting at first but we hope this article will help you understand what overtime is in the […]
How New U.S. Tariffs Would Affect Canadian Businesses
Published Updated Contents When it comes to trade, Canada and the U.S. have a tight relationship. Our neighbour to the south is our biggest trade partner, and we’re theirs – in fact, Canada and the U.S. have the most “comprehensive trading relationship in the whole world”. Hundreds and thousands of goods cross our borders every day, […]
Fair Employee Compensation in Times of Inflation
In this blog, we’re giving you strategies to help you manage compensation during times of inflation while balancing your company’s finances.
CEWS
Published Updated Contents Original Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Extension to CEWS Expansion to CEWS Effective Period March 27th, 2020 May 15th, 2020 July 17th, 2020 Effective Period Period 1: Mar 15 to Apr 11Period 2: Apr 12 to May 9Period 3: May 10 to Jun 6Period 4: Jun 7 to Jul 4 Period 5: […]
Cannabis Legalization in Canada – Here’s What Employers Should Know
Published Updated Contents Alcohol had its heyday in the workplace – boozy lunches to close deals, late nights to get creative juices flowing, and so on. But eventually, for one reason or another, it lost its lustre –that is, until its recent resurgence with startups battling for top-end talent, which use it to showcase their […]
Do part-time employees get vacation pay?
Published Updated Contents What are you entitled to as a part-time employee? Any form of work means it’s important to have periods where you can step away, uplug, and reset. But like other workplace rights and regulations, vacation for employees is a complicated topic in Ontario. It can be tricky to understand, so we’re breaking […]
