Compensation

HR should be highly concerned about compensation because it plays a central role in attracting, retaining, and motivating talent. Competitive and equitable compensation packages are essential for attracting skilled professionals and retaining valuable employees. HR is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs that align with an organization’s financial capabilities, industry standards, and the talent market. It also needs to ensure that compensation practices are fair, transparent, and legally compliant, as any disparities or inequities can lead to employee dissatisfaction, turnover, and even legal issues. Effectively addressing compensation is critical for maintaining a motivated and engaged workforce, which directly influences an organization’s success and growth.

2025 Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada

The final round of 2019 increases is now in effect

Canada Is Introducing A Federal Minimum Wage: What Employers Need To Know

From 29 December 2021, a new federal minimum wage of

Equal Pay – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Equality of pay may be required by human rights, employment

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

Pay Equity Checklist Federal

Canada’s Pay Equity Act requires federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees to take [...]

Québec Pay Equity Checklist

The Québec Pay Equity Act requires all Québec employers with 10 or more employees to take proactive [...]

Ontario Pay Equity Checklist

The Ontario Pay Equity Act requires all public sector employers and private sector employers with [...]

Pay Equity Compliance Checklist Tool

The federal government, Ontario, and Québec have adopted pay equity laws requiring employers in [...]

Federally Regulated Employers: Time To Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2026, it is a good time for employers in Canada to [...]

Hiring Transparency, Faster Mobility, Tougher Termination Clauses: Ontario’s 2026 Employment Landscape

Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario introduced new standards that change the requirements on how [...]

Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada 2026 – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Seven provinces and territories increased their minimum wage rates for inflation this Spring [...]

Alberta Leaves & Compensation

Pay & HoursWorkers' CompensationLeaves of AbsenceVacationStatutory Holidays & PayPay & [...]

Avoid Constructive Dismissal Risks When Altering the Terms of Variable Pay Arrangements

Unilateral changes to compensation arrangements are a recipe for liability.

How Much Compensation Can I Get For A Wrongful Death Claim In Ontario?

When a loved one is killed because of someone else's negligence, the emotional devastation can feel [...]

Canada Labour Code: New Equal Treatment Wage Obligations On The Horizon

The federal government is introducing a new equal wages framework under the Canada Labour Code (the [...]

Lump Sum or Salary Continuance – Who Decides How Termination Payments Are Structured?

Employees typically want all their termination payments in one upfront lump sum.

Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee [...]

British Columbia To Eliminate Sick Notes For Short-Term Absences: What Employers Need To Know

Effective this fall, Bill 11 will amend the Employment Standards Act to remove the requirement for [...]

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