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Ontario’s diverse economy includes manufacturing, finance, technology, and healthcare. The cost of living can be high, especially in urban areas like Toronto, but wages are generally above average with opportunities in multiple sectors

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Checklist of Essential HR Policies in Ontario

The policies every employer doing business in Ontario has to

Month in Review – Ontario

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New OHS Laws Require Employers to Provide Menstrual Products at Worksites

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Workplace Menstruation Products Requirements – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Six of Canada’s 14 jurisdictions—Federal, BC, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward [...]

Classifying “Independent Contractors” & “Employees”—It’s About Jobs, Not Titles

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Stelco Layoffs: Protect Canadian Steel Workers from US Tariffs

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Succession Planning Risk Assessment

Succession planning is most effective when it identifies where the company is actually exposed [...]

10 Things Companies Can Do to Protect Employees Against Identity Theft

The threat of identity theft isn’t limited to consumers. The sensitive personal information that [...]

How to Make the Business Case for “Psychological Safety”

Sadly, it often takes tragedy to recognize and resolve to fix the flaws in our safety laws. One of [...]

Leaves of Absence – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Six of Canada’s 14 jurisdictions—Federal, BC, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward [...]

8 Things HR Directors Can Do to Help Their Company Survive U.S. Tariffs

The U.S.-Canada trade war is on. In September 2026, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on $27.6 billion [...]

Top 5 HR Cases of September 2026

Here are the five most significant HR cases that came down in Canada last month. 1. Just Because [...]

Managing September 30 When Employees Have Different Holiday Entitlements

Consider a Canadian employer with staff in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Its September newsletter [...]

Seasonal Employee Hiring Compliance Audit Checklist

From a compliance perspective, managing seasonal employment isn’t as simple as it may appear [...]

Avoid 7 Common Payroll Pitfalls When Hiring Seasonal Employees

From a compliance perspective, managing seasonal employment isn’t as simple as it may appear [...]

How Far Must Return to Work Programs Go to “Accommodate” Injured Employees?

Companies are legally required to make reasonable efforts to accommodate employees who want to [...]

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