The summer travel tsunami is headed our way. Despite inflation, airport delays, flight cancellations, shortage of car rentals, rising gas prices, and the threat of COVID-19 still looming, there’s no stopping people who have been cooped indoors for two-and-a half years – now that it is safe to travel again. While it is good to...
Health Canada recently granted British Columbia a three-year exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize the possession of some illegal drugs for personal use. British Columbia is the first province to receive such an exemption, which will be in place from January 31, 2023, to January 1, 2026. Why is BC decriminalizing...
Father’s Day is the perfect occasion for employers to take stock of whether their company policies offer men, especially new dads, the support they need to be more involved in raising their kids. To promote a workplace culture where men are also celebrated as caregivers, it is important that workplaces have the right policies in...
There are many benefits of using a smart HR software, like BrightHR. No more paper trails, maintaining reams of documents or sifting through filing cabinets. You save office space, and time and money when you automate tedious HR administrative tasks. Plus, you enjoy access to posters, HR templates, health & safety guides, factsheets, checklists, e-learning...
On December 2, 2021, Bill 27: Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent and became law in Ontario. This law created new obligations for Ontario employers. One of the most notable requirements brought on by the Act is that employers with 25 or more employees must implement a written disconnecting from work...
The devastation caused by the recent floods in Manitoba and the deadly thunderstorm in Ontario and Quebec highlights the importance of being prepared for extreme weather events. As our planet heats up, extreme weather events, such as floods, wildfires, heat waves, are expected to become more frequent. It is crucial that employers have an emergency...
To navigate the financial setbacks and challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the BC government has launched several relief programs for small and medium businesses. This blog provides information on the current BC government grants for small businesses. BC Employer Training Grant Program This program provides skills training to fill the gaps in the provincial...
It seems the worst is over. As COVID-19 cases climb down and vaccinations are administered at a rapid pace across Canada, we can hope to return to a pre-pandemic normal by end of this year. While it may take a few years to completely recover from the damage caused by the pandemic, there are many...
One of the biggest ways the pandemic has impacted our lives is the speedy transition to remote work. More and more employers are now offering remote or flexible working as a perk to attract and retain talent. While this may be a smart HR strategy, remote work may not be ideal for all workplaces. The...
The minimum wage in British Columbia increased to $15.65 an hour from $15.20 on June 1, 2022. The 45-cent increase applies to minimum wage workers regardless of whether they are paid hourly, a salary, a commission or on an incentive basis. What is minimum wage? Minimum wage is the lowest wage an employer can pay...
