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

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Retention Through Recognition: Summer Morale Boosters

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No Worker Left Behind: Human Rights Risks In Fast Moving Corporate Transactions

Overview This case arises from a common business scenario — a fast‑moving asset purchase deal — but [...]

Pay Transparency and Compensation Risk for Canadian Employers – October 28th, 2026

Webinar Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PT)
Speakers: Rick Tobin

Statutory Holiday Pay Mistakes Canadian Employers Keep Making and How HR Can Prevent Payroll Compliance Problems

Statutory holiday pay is one of those payroll issues that looks straightforward until a real [...]

Payroll Records Required by Employment Standards Laws: Know The Laws of Your Province

Employment standards laws require employers to create and retain detailed records for each employee [...]

Calculating Termination Notice of Employees with Irregular Work Weeks

Calculating wages in lieu of notice is straightforward when the employee being terminated works a [...]

Clocking Out And Cashing In: When An Employee Side Hustle Becomes Your Competition

The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) has issued a timely reminder that when it comes to employee [...]

Termination Clauses In Ontario: Why So Many Fail And What Makes One Work

For Ontario employers, a well-drafted termination clause is one of the most valuable tools in an [...]

When High Performers Burn Out First: Rethinking Who Is Most at Risk During Peak Periods

The Assumption That Risk Lives at the Bottom In most organizations, burnout is framed as a capacity [...]

Housing Affordability as a Workforce KPI

The Problem HR Is Measuring Too Late Most HR teams are highly disciplined when it comes to tracking [...]

Employer-Led Housing Supports The Next Frontier of HR Strategy in Canada

When the External Becomes Internal There has long been a clear boundary in how organizations think [...]

Redefining ‘Fit’ Without Breaking the Law: How to Replace Cultural Fit with Defensible Criteria

The Most Influential Hiring Decision You Cannot Clearly Define Few concepts are more widely used in [...]

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 [...]

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