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What is Ergonomics and Human Factors?

Ergonomics and Human Factors are the scientific disciplines concerned with […]

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No More Sick Notes? What B.C. Employers Need To Know About Bill 11, Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2025

The B.C. government introduced Bill 11 on April 15, 2025, proposing amendments to the Employment [...]

Ontario Taking Action To Respond To Tariffs

Bottom Line On April 16, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced new actions to respond to the [...]

Time To Cast Your Vote – What Employers Need To Know About Their Federal Election Obligations

Canadians will be heading to the polls on Monday, April 28th, 2025, to elect their next Federal [...]

April 28th: A Day to Reflect. A Time to Lead.

Every April 28, the National Day of Mourning reminds Canadian safety professionals why their work [...]

How to Use Workplace Climate Pulse Surveys to Figure Out if You Have a Toxic Workplace

Don’t assume employees will just tell you if they’re being bullied, harassed, or abused.

Do Wage Payment Delays Render Employment Not Insurable?

Employment may still be at arm’s length for EI purposes even if employees aren’t paid right away.

New Requirements And Standards Under The Federal Accessible Canada Act

In late 2023, Accessibility Standards Canada, the governmental entity created under the [...]

Top Labour Questions Employers Asked During The Tariff War — And What You Need To Know Now

In response to the economic uncertainty triggered by the imposition of U.S. tariffs, our Labour and [...]

Federal Minimum Wage Moves Up: A Closer Look At The Update

As of April 1, 2025, the minimum wage for federally regulated employees has increased from $17.30 [...]

An “Exacting Standard”: The Enforceability Of Termination Clauses And The “At Any Time” Conundrum

Baker v Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.1 (Baker) is the latest decision in Ontario to conclude [...]

Federal Election 2025: What Canadian Employers Need To Know

With the federal election fast approaching, Canadian employers must adapt to comply with the [...]

Legal Considerations For Employers In The Face Of Tariffs And Economic Uncertainty

The recent tariffs announced by Canada, the US and other countries have caused economic uncertainty [...]

I Haven’t Taken Vacation In Three Years Because Of Staff Shortages. Am I Entitled To Pay?

This article was originally published in The Globe and Mail. THE QUESTION I’ve been working [...]

An Offer You Can’t Refuse: Offer Letters vs. Employment Agreements—What’s The Difference?

When hiring new employees, it is critical that employers put careful thought into the documents [...]

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