Special Protections for Pregnant/Breastfeeding Workers – Know the Laws of your Province
Employers may have to temporarily reassign pregnant workers to less hazardous jobs. The OHS regulations of many jurisdictions require employers to take special safety measures to protect workers who are pregnant, […]
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Return to Work Policy
While preventing injuries is always the paramount objective, injuries must be managed when prevention fails. The Company strives to assist employees to return to work at the earliest possible date […]
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These are Some of the Burning Labour Law Questions I Am Hearing Most Often
Can I be forced to return to the office after two years at home? And more... Some of my most popular columns are Q-and-A’s, where I respond to the pressing labour […]
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Parental Leave Rights – Know the Laws of your Province
Parental leave is required by the employment standards laws of every jurisdiction. But specific eligibility, pay, notification and verification requirements vary from place to place. Here’s a look at the […]
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Parental Leave Policy Ontario
Employment standards laws of all jurisdictions allow employees to take unpaid parental leave. But because rules vary, it’s important to implement a parental leave policy that reflects the laws of […]
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Parental Leave Policy Alberta
Employment standards laws of all jurisdictions allow employees to take unpaid parental leave. But because rules vary, it’s important to implement a parental leave policy that reflects the laws of […]
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Parental Leave Policy BC
Employment standards laws of all jurisdictions allow employees to take unpaid parental leave. But because rules vary, it’s important to implement a parental leave policy that reflects the laws of […]
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The 7 Things Employers Must Do to Comply with Québec’s Tough New French Languages Law
Bill 96 requires employers to put employment ads, HR policies, job offers and contracts into French. Are you prepared to: Translate all of your current HR policies into French? Post employment […]
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Bill 96 Amending The Charter Of The French Language: What Employers Need To Know
On June 1, 2022, in its drive to strengthen the status of the French language in Québec, the Government of Québec received royal assent to its Bill 96, the Act respecting […]
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Employment Protections for Gig Workers – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Gig workers can unionize in some provinces but lack ESA and OHS protections in most of Canada. As many as 20% to 30% of all Canadian workers engage in some form […]
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