Is Falsifying an Expense Report Just Cause for Termination?
It depends on the seriousness of the violation and who commits it. Is dishonesty just cause to terminate an employee? The answer, as it always is with just cause, is it […]
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Jury Duty Leave Rights: Know The Laws Of Your Province
Jury duty leave is required in every jurisdiction but leave is paid only in Newfoundland. Employees called to jury service during scheduled work time are allowed to take unpaid leave for […]
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New National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Takes Effect September 30: Compliance Alert
7 jurisdictions will and 6 will not recognize the new holiday in 2021. Thursday, September 30, 2021, will be the first official observance of the new federal National Day for Truth […]
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Do Employees Get Time Off to Vote on Election Day?
Employees may be entitled to 3 hours off at full pay, depending on their Election Day work schedule. Remember that your employees may be entitled to paid time off to vote […]
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Canada Is Introducing A Federal Minimum Wage: What Employers Need To Know
From 29 December 2021, a new federal minimum wage of CAD 15 per hour will take effect. A new Canadian federal minimum wage of CAD 15 per hour was included in […]
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Equal Pay – Know The Laws Of Your Province
Equality of pay may be required by human rights, employment standards or pay equity laws. No matter what part of Canada you’re in, it’s illegal to deliberately pay employees of one […]
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The 8 Things You Must Know to Comply with the New Federal Pay Equity Law
You must implement a pay equity plan by August 31, 2024 When are we legally allowed to require employees to submit to drug testing? One of the most significant pieces of new […]
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New Act Aims to Close Gender Pay Gap
Introduction On 7 July 2021, the Federal Pay Equity Commissioner and Minister of Labour jointly announced that the new federal Pay Equity Act (the Act) and its supporting regulations (the Regulations) […]
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Substituting a General Holiday for Another Day: Ask the Expert
Employers can substitute general/statutory holiday dates as long as they still meet the total number of days required. QUESTION Can an employer substitute the new September 30 general holiday for any other […]
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Do Employees Get Time-and-a-Half for Overtime Worked Without Permission? – Quiz
If you permit employees to work overtime, you must pay for them. SITUATION Myra Ward is a billing clerk at the I.C. Bones Radiology Clinic. She works a 40-hour schedule, Monday through […]
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Termination Notice Amounts & Exceptions : Know The Laws Of Your Province
How much notice must you pay the employees you terminate? One of the biggest differences between Canadian and U.S. employment law is that employers in this country must provide employees notice […]
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Government Extends CEWS Ahead of Phase Out
Public corporations with highly paid executives will also have to repay their CEWS subsidies. The newly proposed 2021 federal budget includes a number of key changes to the Canada Emergency Wage […]
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10 Changes in 2021 Federal Budget that Immediately Affect HR
Phase out of CEWS, a new wage subsidy and a federal $15 minimum wage are some of the big-ticket items. As it does every year, the new federal budget includes a […]
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Updates
The CEWS was originally introduced on April 11, 2020 and provided a 75% wage subsidy to eligible employers for up to 12 weeks, beginning on March 15, 2020. The program […]
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Arbitrator Finds Paid Sick Leave Not Required In Some COVID-19 Situations
In a recent Saskatchewan arbitration decision, UFCW, Loc. 1400 v P&H Milling Group, it was decided that an employer was not required to pay sick leave to employees who: recently returned […]
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The CRA Has Simplified The Process For Employees To Claim A Tax Deduction For Working From Home Due To COVID-19
In 2020, as offices and workplaces across Canada closed or reduced staffing capacity due to COVID-19, many Canadian workers who normally performed work at their employer's worksite were suddenly required […]
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Personal Liability of Corporate Directors for Unpaid Wages
A new court case may heighten the liability risks of your company’s directors and officers. Generally, corporate directors and officers aren’t personally liable for the debts of the corporations they direct. […]
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Corporate Director Liability for Unpaid Wages: Know The Laws Of Your Province
Directors may be personally liable for an employee’s wages. Generally, corporate directors and officers aren’t personally liable for the debts of the corporations they direct. This insulation from personal liability is […]
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The ROE is a Crucial Payroll Document That Can be Confusing to Complete
The ROE is a crucial payroll document that can be confusing to complete. Employers may brush off the importance of a Record of Employment (ROE) or even have their accountant handle […]
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Source Deductions Allowed: Know The Law Of Your Province
Employment standards laws limit what and how much you can deduct from an employee’s paycheque. In addition to deductions mandated by income tax, EI, CPP, and other federal and provincial laws […]
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Which Employment Laws Apply when Provincially Regulated Employees Work on Federally Regulated Sites?
Coverage under employment standards law depends on whom employees work for rather than where they work. Under Canada’s federal system, each province gets to make its own employment laws while the […]
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Home Office Update
Home Office Update On December 15, the Canada Revenue Agency released updated guidance for how workers can claim home office expenses on their 2020 tax returns. Millions of workers who worked […]
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Home Office Deduction – When Is A Meeting Not A Meeting?
Home office deduction - When is a meeting not a meeting? In December the CRA announced new guidance for employees deducting home office expenses. These changes are likely to be welcomed […]
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Transfer Pricing In The Time Of COVID-19
Many Canadian businesses have closed the books on their 2020 fiscal year, having faced an unprecedented economic shock wrought by the pandemic. 2020 fiscal year results will undoubtedly be affected, […]
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CRA Simplifies Home Office Deduction Rules in Response to the Pandemic
You may not have to file the dreaded T2200 form for home office deductions in 2020! According to Statistics Canada, nearly 2 in 5 Canadians worked at home as a result […]
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2021 Statutory Holidays in Canada
Here’s a consolidated list of each jurisdiction’s statutory holidays in 2021 so you don’t have to track them down from the 14 ESA sites of all 14 jurisdictions.
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Employee Benefits and COVID-19
Employee benefits are a key component of employees’ compensation. COVID-19 and its impact on employees’ physical and mental wellbeing has highlighted the importance of employee benefits to employees and employers […]
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The 7 Most Immediate HR Compliance Challenges of 2021
During the COVID crisis, legal slip-ups can get your business shut down. As the misery of 2020 winds down, HR directors need to start looking ahead to 2021. Of course, complying […]
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Make Sure Your 2020 T4 Slips Comply with CRA’s New Reporting Rules
Thanks to COVID-19, end of year payroll processing will be a little trickier this year. As your organization prepares its year-end filings for the 2020 tax year, be aware of the […]
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The 8 Things You Need to Know About the New BCIEI
A new provincial tax credit may make it worth hiring new employees before 2020 ends. Memo to BC Employers: As part of its continuing response to the COVID-19 situation, the provincial […]
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