Employer Blogs

Employer Blogs

nova scotia labour standards

nova scotia labour standards

May 24, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Nova Scotia’s Labour Standards Division: Complaints and Inspections

May 23, 2023

What is Offboarding? Here’s Everything Employers Need to Know

May 19, 2023

by Darren Chadwick

International HR Day: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the Essence of Healthy Workplaces 

employer writing final warning

employer writing final warning

May 18, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Issuing Final Warnings to Employees: A Guide for Employers

employee engagement survey

employee engagement survey

May 15, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Employee Engagement Survey: A Guide for Employers

May 9, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

How to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure

employer background check

employer background check

May 8, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Pre-Employment Background Checks: A Guide for Canadian Employers

training employees

training employees

May 4, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Paying Employees for Training in Ontario: An Employer Guide

health safety new brunswick

health safety new brunswick

May 1, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

New Brunswick’s Labour and Employment Board: Inspections and Complaints

manitoba labour

manitoba labour

April 27, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Manitoba’s Division of Labour: Inspections and Complaints

April 25, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Workplace Bullying and Harassment in Ontario: A Guide for Employers

bullying

bullying

April 24, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Workplace Bullying and Harassment in BC: An Employer's Reference

wage discrimination

wage discrimination

April 21, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Wage Discrimination: Everything Canadian Employers Need to Know

saskatchewan labour relations

saskatchewan labour relations

April 20, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Saskatchewan’s Ministry Of Labour Relations And Workplace Safety

checklist

checklist

April 20, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

New Laws and Regulations: Ontario HR Checklist for 2023

employee vacation

employee vacation

April 17, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Vacation Pay vs. Vacation Time in Ontario: What’s the Difference?

family status

family status

April 14, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Family Status Discrimination in the Workplace: An Employer Guide

contractor employee

contractor employee

April 12, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Employee or Independent Contractor? How to Classify Employees

alberta employment standards

alberta employment standards

April 12, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Alberta Employment Standards: Everything Employers Need to Know

employee

employee

April 11, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave: What Employers Need to Know

employer newfoundland

employer newfoundland

April 6, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Division: Employer Guide

mental health employee

mental health employee

April 5, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

How to Prevent Mental Health Discrimination: A Guide for Canadian Employers

presenteeism workplace

presenteeism workplace

April 4, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

How to Prevent Presenteeism in the Workplace

religion workplace

religion workplace

March 31, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

How to Prevent Religious Discrimination in the Workplace

drug alcohol workplace

drug alcohol workplace

March 31, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Creating a Drug and Alcohol Policy: A Guide for Canadian Employers

Employee Mental health

Employee Mental health

March 28, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

43% of employers say more employees are talking about mental health

cannabis law

cannabis law

March 28, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

HR Advice: Creating a Cannabis Policy for Your Workplace

disability workplace

disability workplace

March 27, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Disability Discrimination: Everything Canadian Employers Need to Know

employer drafting warning letter

employer drafting warning letter

March 22, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

How to Draft an Employee Warning Letter: Advice for Employers

employees reading layoff notice

employees reading layoff notice

March 22, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Temporary Layoffs: What Ontario Employers Need to Know

minimum wage newfoundland

minimum wage newfoundland

March 22, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Minimum Wage in Newfoundland and Labrador: Advice for Employers

minimum wage new brunswick

minimum wage new brunswick

March 22, 2023

by Andrew Caldwell

Minimum Wage in New Brunswick 2023: An Employer’s Reference

constructive feedback

constructive feedback

March 22, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

10 Tips for Constructive Feedback: Advice for Managers

indigenous employee

indigenous employee

March 21, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

How to Prevent Indigenous Discrimination in the Workplace

suicide prevention workplace

suicide prevention workplace

March 17, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

What Canadian Employers Need to Know About Suicide Prevention

neurodivergent employee

neurodivergent employee

March 15, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

How Support Neurodivergent Employees: A Guide for Employers

BC stat holidays

BC stat holidays

March 15, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Statutory Holidays in British Columbia in 2023: An Employer's Guide

LGBTQ+ workplace

LGBTQ+ workplace

March 13, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

8 Ways to Build an LGBTQ2+ Inclusive Workplace

preventing gender discrimination workplace

preventing gender discrimination workplace

March 10, 2023

by Francis Ibana

Preventing Gender Discrimination: A Guide for Employers

workplace violence risk

workplace violence risk

March 10, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

How Businesses at Risk of Workplace Violence Can Protect Employees

supporting women workplace

supporting women workplace

March 8, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

11 Ways Employers Can Support Women in the Workplace

pregnant workplace alberta

pregnant workplace alberta

March 8, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Maternity Leave Alberta: Here’s What Employers Should Know

pregnancy leave ontario

pregnancy leave ontario

March 7, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Maternity Leave in Ontario: A Guide for Employers

pregnancy discrimination

pregnancy discrimination

March 3, 2023

by Francis Ibana

Pregnancy Discrimination in Canada: What Employers Need to Know

employee bullying

employee bullying

March 2, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Bullying and Harassment in Alberta: Everything Employers Need to Know

manager disciplining employee

manager disciplining employee

March 1, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

How to Respectfully Discipline an Employee to Prevent Further Issues

accessible workplace

accessible workplace

March 1, 2023

by Francis Ibana

Accommodating Disabilities: What Ontario Employers Need to Know

retail working looking at privacy policy

retail working looking at privacy policy

February 28, 2023

by Francis Ibana

Creating a Privacy Policy: Everything Canadians Employers Need to Know

preventing racism

preventing racism

February 27, 2023

by Shelley Mason

How to Prevent and Address Racial Discrimination in the Workplace

diverse inclusive workplace

diverse inclusive workplace

February 27, 2023

by Shelley Mason

How Employers Can Promote Diversity and Inclusion: A Complete Guide

calculating overtime pay

calculating overtime pay

February 24, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

How to Calculate Overtime Pay in Ontario

return to work interview

return to work interview

February 23, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

What are the Benefits of Return-to Work Interviews?

treating employee unfairly

treating employee unfairly

February 22, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

The Legal Consequences of Treating An Employee Unfairly At Work

selling a business

selling a business

February 17, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Selling Your Business? What to Know About Severance and Termination Pay

inclusive workplace free from discrimination

inclusive workplace free from discrimination

February 17, 2023

by Shelley Mason

Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide

minimum wage cafe nova scotia

minimum wage cafe nova scotia

February 17, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Minimum Wage in Nova Scotia: An Employer’s Guide

minimum wage

minimum wage

February 17, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Minimum Wage Increase in Manitoba: An Employer’s Guide

occupational health safety alberta

occupational health safety alberta

February 15, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Alberta Government Announces Amendments to OHS Code

employer reading worker rights

employer reading worker rights

February 14, 2023

by Francis Ibana

What are the Rights of Employers and Employees in Canada?

employment contract drafting

employment contract drafting

February 14, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Restrictive Covenants: An Employer Guide to Policies

working remotely

working remotely

February 13, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Working Remotely: 10 Ways Employers Can Support Employees

underperforming employee barista

underperforming employee barista

February 10, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Managing Underperformance in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers

managers training

managers training

February 10, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Leadership Challenges: 4 Issues Your Managers Should Be Trained to Handle

employee romantic relationship

employee romantic relationship

February 7, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Employer Advice on Managing Romantic Relationships in the Workplace

bereavement leave

bereavement leave

January 26, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Bereavement Leave: Advice for Canadian Employers

employer reading BC ESA

employer reading BC ESA

January 26, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

BC Employment Standards Act: A Quick Guide for Employers

employee reading about common law

employee reading about common law

January 25, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Common Law Notice: A Complete Guide for Canadian Employers

ohs

ohs

January 20, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Occupational Health and Safety Act Ontario: A Guide for Employers

employees working at screens

employees working at screens

January 19, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

What is Computer Vision Syndrome? How Can Employers Prevent it?

4 days work week calendar

4 days work week calendar

January 18, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

The 4-Day Workweek: A Complete Guide for Canadian Employers

Happy employer Outsourcing HR work

Happy employer Outsourcing HR work

January 13, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

What is HR Outsourcing? And How Can Employers Benefit From It?

January 12, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Employment Insurance: A Canadian Employer's Guide

Working employee minimum wages in Alberta

Working employee minimum wages in Alberta

January 11, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

What is the Minimum Wage in Alberta in 2023?

Employee signing on an employment contract

Employee signing on an employment contract

January 11, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Employment Contracts 101: A Guide for Canadian Employers

January 9, 2023

by Peninsula Team

These Are The Biggest Concerns For Business Owners in 2023

January 9, 2023

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Blue Monday 2023: How Employers Can Boost Staff Morale

January 6, 2023

by Olivia Cicchini

Bill 41: Everything BC Employers Need to Know

January 5, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

New Brunswick Stat Holidays 2023: An Employer’s Reference

2023 stat holidays Alberta

2023 stat holidays Alberta

January 5, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Statutory Holidays in Alberta in 2023: The Complete List

January 5, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Stat Holidays Nova Scotia 2023: The Complete List

January 5, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Stat Holidays Manitoba 2023: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

January 4, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

Saskatchewan Stat Holidays 2023: The Complete List

2023 stat holidays Ontario

2023 stat holidays Ontario

January 4, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

2023 Statutory Holidays in Ontario: An Employer Reference

newfoundland

newfoundland

January 1, 2023

by Kiljon Shukullari

2023 Stat Holidays Newfoundland & Labrador: An Employer’s Guide

December 20, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

These Are the Top Questions Canadian Small Businesses Asked in 2022

December 19, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

HR in 2023: 5 Trends to Watch Out for in the New Year

December 16, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Ontario Employment Standards Act: A Quick Guide for Employers

December 15, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Managing Cold Stress in the Workplace: Advice for Employers

December 12, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Employer Advice on Supporting Staff with Mental Health Issues

December 8, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Employer Responsibility: 5 Do's and Don’ts for Holiday Parties

December 7, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

An Employer's Guide to Employee Recognition

December 6, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

7 Ways to Streamline Your Hiring Process in the New Year

sick

sick

December 5, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Flu Prevention in the Workplace: Employer Advice

December 2, 2022

by Francis Ibana

Employee Termination in Alberta: Everything Employers Need to Know

winter hazard

winter hazard

December 1, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

5 Common Winter Hazards in the Workplace

interprovincial remote workers

interprovincial remote workers

November 29, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

What is the Governing Law for Interprovincial Remote Workers?

health and safety committee

health and safety committee

November 28, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Does Your Workplace Require a Health and Safety Committee?

November 28, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Termination in Manitoba: A Quick Reference for Employers

November 28, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Terminations in British Columbia: Here’s What Employers Should Know

November 28, 2022

by Francis Ibana

Employer Advice on Termination of Employment in Saskatchewan

November 28, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Termination Without Cause in Ontario: A Guide for Employers

November 28, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Student Minimum Wage in Ontario: Here's All You Need to Know

sick leave policy for employee

sick leave policy for employee

November 24, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Sick Leave Ontario: An Employer's Guide to Creating a Sick Leave Policy

November 23, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Posting Requirements in the Workplace: A Checklist for Employers

hair salon

hair salon

November 22, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

7 Common Health and Safety Hazards in the Hair Salon

christmas party office

christmas party office

November 21, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Stat Holidays, Winter Hazards: Holiday Season Advice for Employers

November 18, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB): An Employer's Guide

November 16, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

9 Ways Employers Can Promote Wellness in the Workplace

older woman workplace

older woman workplace

November 15, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Menopause in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know

holiday retail worker

holiday retail worker

November 14, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

An Employers Guide for Hiring Seasonal Workers

November 11, 2022

by Shelley Mason

How to Improve Employee Retention: A Guide for Employers

reduce burnout

reduce burnout

November 10, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Preventing Employee Burnout in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide

November 9, 2022

How Small Businesses Can Reduce Bias While Hiring

employee leaving office

employee leaving office

November 8, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Employees Faking Sick Leave: Advice For Employers

prevent falls workplace

prevent falls workplace

November 7, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

An Employer’s Guide to Preventing Falls in the Workplace

mens mental health workplace

mens mental health workplace

November 4, 2022

by Shelley Mason

An Employer’s Guide to Supporting Men’s Mental Health in the Workplace

November 3, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Employer Advice for Daylight Saving Time and Employee Pay

November 2, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Ministry of Labour Ontario: The Procedures for Claims and Complaints

electronic monitoring

electronic monitoring

November 1, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

New Guidance on Ontario’s Electronic Monitoring Policy

October 31, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Here’s What Employers Should Know

October 28, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

What is the Difference Between OHS and Public Health and Safety?

October 27, 2022

by Francis Ibana

HR Advice for Constructive Dismissal in Alberta

October 25, 2022

Hiring Non-Traditional Employees: Everything Employers Need to Know

October 24, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

How to Address Conflict in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide

October 20, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Ontario Municipal Election 2022: Employer Obligations on Election Day

October 18, 2022

by Shelley Mason

How Employers Can Prevent Ageism in the Workplace: A Guide

October 4, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code: A Brief Overview for Employers

October 2, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Saskatchewan Minimum Wage: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

employee minimum wage

employee minimum wage

October 1, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

2023 Minimum Wage Increase in Ontario: All You Need to Know

September 29, 2022

by Andrew Caldwell

Your Guide to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 22, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Employer Advice on the Biggest Legal Risks to Watch Out For

September 20, 2022

by Francis Ibana

Employer Advice on Avoiding a Constructive Dismissal Claim

September 19, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Here's How You Can Support Staff with Seasonal Depression

grants for ontario small businesses

grants for ontario small businesses

September 13, 2022

Ontario Staycation Tax Credit 2022: Here's All You Need to Know

September 6, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Alberta Employment Standards Code: A Quick Reference for Employers

September 5, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Prompt Payment Legislation in Construction: An Employer's Guide

September 1, 2022

by Andrew Caldwell

Back to School: How to Support Employees with Children

August 31, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Risk Assessment at Daycares: What Employers Should Know

August 26, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Addressing Employee Theft: Here's What Employers Should Know

August 25, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

How to Discuss Poor Hygiene with an Employee

August 22, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

Employer Advice on Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace

August 16, 2022

by Michelle Ann Zoleta

How to Protect Outdoor Workers from Hazardous Plants

August 15, 2022

A Restaurant Owner's Guide to Employee Retention Post-Pandemic

August 3, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

How to Deal with Cyberbullying in the Remote Workplace

July 28, 2022

by Catherine Bergeron

COVID-19: Steps to Take if an Employee at Work Tests Positive

July 27, 2022

by Kiljon Shukullari

Here’s Why You Need Professional HR Support During Inflation

July 25, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

An Employer's Guide to Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

July 19, 2022

Duty to Accommodate Religious Clothing: Employer FAQs Answered

July 4, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Record of Employment: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

June 27, 2022

by Andrew Caldwell

How to Handle the Surge of Vacation Requests this Summer

June 17, 2022

by Olivia Cicchini

Substance Dependence in the Workplace: An Employer's Guide

June 16, 2022

by Andrew Caldwell

Father’s Day 2022: How to Support New Dads in the Workplace

June 13, 2022

by Peninsula Team

Is Your HR Software Helping You Make Money?