British Columbia’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) sets the minimum standards for conditions of employment in the province. These include hours of work, minimum wages, leaves of absence, termination notice, and pay. Employers must abide by these minimum standards as they are set in the ESA. If you are a provincially regulated business, these minimum standards will apply...
In a 2020 study, two-thirds of Canadians (67%) said that their eyes get tired from looking at a screen. With so many workers spending time in front of digital devices every day, it’s no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines advise that adults should limit their...
The four-day workweek has been rising in popularity, with numerous countries around the world adopting the working model to successful outcomes. In the lead-up to the Ontario 2022 general election, two political parties in Ontario promised to explore the option and companies across the country have already adopted the working model. While some have implemented a work week...
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...
