B.C. Labour Board Reverses Vancouver Shipyards Decision On Picket Line Crossing
A strike that shut down a major Canadian shipyard was found to be unlawful, setting a precedent for future disputes. In British Columbia, provincially regulated unionized employees may choose not to […]
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New Labour Market Assessment Exemption Codes
Key Points Canada introduced new Labour Market Assessment exemption codes for employers and foreign nationals applying for work permits under specific employment schemes Overview The government of Canada introduced additional Labour Market Assessment […]
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Pronouns In The Workplace: Normalizing Conversations Around Gender And Inclusivity
This week marks International Pronouns Day, which seeks to make respecting, sharing and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Pronouns are connected to gender expression and are important as they are […]
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Canada Prohibits No Poaching And Wage-fixing Agreements
On June 23, 2022, the Competition Act (the “Act”) was amended as a result of the Budget Implementation Act, 2022 (the “Amendments”). Some of the changes to the Act are not in effect yet, thus giving firms […]
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The Top 11 HR Compliance Cases of 2022 & How They Affect You – Special Report
Here are what we at HR Insider believe to be the 11 most significant cases of 2022, along with a practical lesson you can take from the case to address […]
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Canada Updates Prevailing Wage Data and Adopts New NOC System
Employers in Canada that utilize the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to obtain Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) or GTS LMIAs, or who use the International Mobility Program to obtain LMIA-exempt employer-specific […]
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Moving Allowances & Expenses Reimbursement Policy
If you offer employees moving allowances or reimbursements covering their costs of relocating to accept employment with your company, whether a new position or a transfer, you should have a […]
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Removal of Laptops & Personal Information Policy
Your organization might deploy state-of-the-art IT and cyber security measures to keep personal information confidential. But all it takes is one employee to undo all of your good work by […]
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Genetic Information Non Discrimination Policy
Implementing a genetic discrimination policy is a must if you’re federally regulated. It’s also wise for companies subject to provincial or territorial laws, to limit risk of criminal penalties under […]
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