Wages & Conditions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Pay transparency laws in Canada: The complete employer guide (Updated 2026)
Pay transparency laws are now in force in Ontario, BC, PEI and more. Get the full province-by-province breakdown, AI disclosure rules and reporting deadlines.
How to reduce side hustling with a smarter compensation strategy
Discover how Canadian SMBs can reduce side hustling & boost retention with smarter compensation strategies from Employment Hero’s 2025 Annual Jobs Report.
The kitchen staff crisis: What can be done about it?
Explore how restaurant leaders are tackling staffing challenges, rising costs, and labour shortages with insights from industry experts Michael Cipollo and Scott Sinclair.
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.



















