Québec

Quebec’s economy thrives in aerospace, technology, and manufacturing. The cost of living varies across urban areas but is generally moderate to high. Wages are typically average, with variations depending on the sector.

Quèbec Leave & Compensation

Sick Days: Employees who have completed 3 months of uninterrupted service […]

Checklist of Essential HR Policies for Québec

The policies every employer operating in Québec must have. What […]

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Payroll Treatment of Employee Moving Allowances In & Outside of Québec

Tax rules for employee moving allowances depend on whether Québec is the province of employment.

Managing Climate Risk With Insurance And Contractual Provisions

INTRODUCTION Extreme weather events are on the rise. Since 2013, Canada has witnessed eight of its [...]

Swapping Christmas Stat Holidays: Human Rights & Cultural Inclusion In The Workplace

December is complex. A third of our statutory holidays are Christian-based, despite our diverse [...]

Federal Government Publishes Technical Amendments To The Income Tax Regulations Impacting Pension Plans And Employee Stock Option Plans

On December 4, 2024, the federal government published technical amendments to the Income Tax [...]

How To Strengthen Your Long-Term Disability Claim

Securing long-term disability (LTD) benefits in Ontario is not a guaranteed process, even if you [...]

Termination Clauses Under The Microscope And Other Cautions

In 2011, Justice Wailan Low famously commented that there should be “no particular [...]

Legal Precedent On Restrictive Covenants In Employment Agreements—A Case Study

Employee restrictive covenants are often a contentious issue, especially when employees leave to [...]

Jingle All The Way To A Smooth Holiday Party: A Checklist For Employers

An office holiday party is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the year, recognize employees [...]

Employers Emerge Victorious In Rule 21 Motion Regarding The Enforceability Of An ESA-Minimum Termination Clause

In Bertsch v Datastealth Inc, the Superior Court confirmed the enforceability of an ESA-minimum [...]

Does Your Organization Have Investigation Overwhelm? Here’s How You Can Tell.

There is no question that internal investigations are resource intensive. They need to be done [...]

Canada’s Express Entry System Changes: Shifting Priorities To Retain In-Canada Talent

Canada’s Express Entry system, a cornerstone of the country’s immigration policy, has [...]

Travel – Know The Laws of Your Province

Organ donation leave eligibility, pay, notification, and medical certification rules vary by [...]

International Student Off-Campus Work Hours Officially Increase To 24 Hours/Week

Recent amendments to Canadian immigration regulations now allow international students to work part [...]

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