HR Trends to Anticipate in 2025
HR teams play a key role in managing and driving the core aspects of workplace transformation. Heading into 2025, companies are prioritizing flexible, supportive, and engaging workplaces in response to evolving workforce expectations and to remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment. These factors are critical for attracting and retaining top talent.
Changes to Ontario Legislation in Force: Latest Legislative Updates
New changes regarding sick notes and definitions of harassment are in effect in Ontario. Update your policies today!
Intro to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
What you don’t know about Canadian spam regulations could be costly to your business. While many know what a spam email is, spam in Canada applies to much more than emails. Find out inside what constitutes as spam in Canada and how your business can avoid costly fines from complaints about spam.
Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Effect on October 1, 2024
General minimum wage increased to $17.20 as of October 1, 2024. More details inside.
Unforeseen Third-Party Change Causes Frustration of Employment Agreement
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently decided that an employment agreement can be frustrated due to an unforeseeable change by a third party. More info inside.
Condonation of Layoff: Silence May Not Be Enough
What constitutes condonation of layoff? A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision found that silence on the employee’s part may not be enough. More inside.
New Legislation: Increasing Fines Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act and Other Changes
The Ontario Government has announced its intention to introduce legislation to increase fines under the Ontario Employment Standards Act in the near future. This comes on the heels of several other legislative changes to the ESA, the most recent of which was the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 which we covered in our blog […]
7 Steps To Conducting A Proper Workplace Investigation
An improper workplace investigation can have monetary and emotional consequences. Learn what can happen and seven best practices when conducting a workplace investigation.
Moral Damages and Punitive Damages: The Costs of Unreasonable Conduct
Deciding to part ways with an employee is fraught with risks, especially risks stemming from mishandling the termination. Terminations should always be handled respectfully and in good faith. If not, courts in Ontario may award moral or punitive damages. More details inside.
Understanding Workplace Harassment Investigations in Ontario
Recent figures show that workplace harassment is not a rarity in Canada. Employers are required to deal with workplace harassment when it happens. However, businesses also need to take concrete steps to prevent harassment from occurring in the first place.
