* This blog was updated on February 3, 2022. Minimum wage rates in Ontario increased on January 1, 2022. The general minimum wage increased to $15 an hour from $14.35. The special minimum wages for homeworkers, students under 18, and hunting, fishing and wilderness guides also went up. Effective January 1, 2022, the general minimum...
The #MeToo Movement: Speaking Out Against Sexual Harassment and Assault This year, Time Magazine named “The Silence Breakers” of the #MeToo anti-harassment movement as Person of the Year. The viral campaign speaks out against sexual harassment and assault by allowing victims to stand with others and say, “me too”. The hashtag, #MeToo, is one of the fastest moving...
What is a learning culture and why is this important for the growth of your business? Think of a learning culture as building a growth mindset. Simply put, it’s about creating a company culture that is built on continuous learning for both your employees and yourself. As a business owner, this means understanding that intelligence and...
Take care of the people who help you take care of the business. Culture. It’s a word that’s often referred to when talking about human resources. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, culture is part of what makes a successful workplace. Your culture reflects who you are as an organization, from your core...
Employers Face Tougher Employment Standards Act On June 1, 2017, the Ontario government introduced Bill 148, which is entitled the “Fair Workplaces Better Employers Jobs Act, 2017”. If passed, Bill 148 will significantly enhance workers’ rights in Ontario and, in turn, reshape the Province’s employment law landscape. Bill 148 has received a Second Reading and...
Update: Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase is in Effect, as of October 1, 2017 For three consecutive years, there have been increases in Ontario’s minimum wage. This fourth time around is no different. As of October 1, 2017, the general minimum wage is $11.60 per hour. However, a greater increase is coming sooner than expected. Earlier this year, the Ontario...
How to use Mediation to Resolve Workplace Conflict Workplace disputes can be challenging to overcome and cause serious disruptions to an employee’s work flow, for both parties involved in the disagreement and surrounding staff. HR tips: how mediation works The purpose of employee mediation is to find a resolution to a difficult situation in the...
What is the Minimum Wage? The minimum wage is a legally-enforced standard that sets the lowest wage rate an employer can pay an employee. The rate differs by province and territory, as well as for select professions. In accordance, the minimum wage excludes workers that are self-employed, on contract, or commissioned; this also extends to...
