Employment Insurance (EI) provides benefits to employees who are looking for work after they lose their jobs through no fault of their own—for example, being laid off. It also provides benefits to workers who need to take time off work due to specific life events including illness, pregnancy, caring for a newborn, or a critically...
As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with the minimum wage requirements set out in the Employment Standards Code (ESC). What is the minimum wage in Alberta? The current general minimum wage rate in Alberta is $15.00 per hour, as per the Employment Standards Code. Minimum wages do not include expense money or tips. Salespersons...
Every business set goals for the new year. While a company’s size, industry, or specific circumstances play a factor in this, globally, many share the same aspirations. Peninsula Group asked 79,000 businesses across 4 countries – Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UK – about their top priorities for 2023. Click here to download the full...
The unofficial holiday observing the supposed saddest day of the year is upon us. In 2023, Blue Monday is on January 16. What is Blue Monday? Blue Monday, deemed to be the most depressing day of the year, falls on the third Monday in January. It was started as a PR gimmick by a UK...
If you’re operating a small business, you’ll need to stay compliant with federal and provincial laws to remain up and running. This can seem like an impossible task, especially if you’re a new business owner. Understanding and staying on top of such a vast array of laws can overwhelm even the most seasoned entrepreneurs. When...
Canada experiences severe and long winters. Cold is a serious occupational hazard, especially for those working outdoors in industries such as construction, agriculture, transportation, oil and gas operations, and landscaping. Under the Occupational Health and Safety laws, it is the employer’s general duty to take all reasonable precautions for the health and safety of their...
