According to data collected from the 2017 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, 78.2% of Canadians aged 15 and over reported drinking alcohol at least once in the last year. As an employer, you have a responsibility to create a safe and healthy workplace, and a drug and alcohol policy is an essential component of...
The workplace stigma around mental health appears to have been lifted, with 43% of employers reporting that they’ve witnessed employees talking more about their mental health in the last 12 months. However, only 12% of employees have confided in their bosses about their mental health, and one in seven of those who did speak to...
In recent years, major changes have been made to the legal status of cannabis in Canada. Cannabis was legalized for retail sale and recreational use in 2018, and regulations permitting the sale of cannabis edibles were adopted in October 2019. As cannabis legalization continues to sweep across Canada, many employers are grappling with how to create policies that ensure the safety of their...
Disability continues to be the most frequently cited ground of discrimination received by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. In 2017, Statistics Canada found that 22% of Canadians (6.2 million), had one or more disabilities. Another report by Statistics Canada found that 12% of those with disabilities had been refused a job because of their...
In today’s business world, maintaining a productive and positive workplace is essential to the success of any company. However, when employees fail to meet the expectations of their job, employers must take appropriate action to address the situation. One such tool for managing employee performance is the employee warning letter. In this article, we will...
As an employer in Ontario, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to temporarily lay off employees due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a business downturn or a global pandemic. It’s important to understand the legal requirements surrounding temporary layoffs to ensure you are complying with employment standards and avoiding any legal...
A provincial minimum wage is the lowest wage an employer can legally pay their employees. New Brunswick’s Labour Standards Act (LSA) outlines the rules around minimum wage entitlements. The New Brunswick general minimum wage is increasing to $14.75 per hour from $13.75 per hour on April 1, 2023. It is important to note that while...
As a manager, providing constructive feedback to employees is a crucial part of your role. Giving feedback can help employees grow and improve, and ultimately contribute to the success of your organization. However, delivering feedback in a way that is effective and well-received can be a challenge. Feedback, both as appreciation and constructive criticism, should...
According to a 2022 survey, 40% of Indigenous employees in Canada reported experiencing workplace discrimination due to their Indigenous identity. For First Nations employees, this percentage was even higher, at 47%. Additionally, another report found that 52% of Indigenous peoples surveyed felt like they had to be “on guard” at work, while about 60% felt...
