The importance of maternity leave cannot be overstated. For new mothers, it provides a critical period of time to bond with their newborns, recover from childbirth, and adjust to their new role as parents. As such, it is vital for an employer to understand their responsibilities when it comes to maternity. In Alberta, employers are...
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...
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Act (LSA) outlines the rules regarding statutory holidays to ensure that employees get time off, correct pay and know when they are working. As an employer, it is important that you understand what your obligations are during stat holidays. You could incur penalties for not paying your staff the correct...
In the past two years, employers have had to create new HR policies and procedures to stay compliant with legislation enacted to meet the challenges of the pandemic. In October 2022, Canada’s inflation rate was 6.9% higher than in the same period last year. In a market hit by a labour shortage, high inflation only makes recruiting...