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9 Ontario Statutory Holidays in 2022 Applicable to Employers In Ontario, there are nine public holidays that employers need to know. It is an employer’s obligation to provide employees the appropriate statutory holiday entitlement and pay, as defined by the Employment Standards Act (ESA). Time off and compensation are applicable to the following statutory holidays in Ontario:...
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only transformed the workplace, but also impacted HR management. 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. Doing so allowed everyone to adapt our work lives to the new normal....
On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Act 2021, which, among other changes, introduces a policy on the right to disconnect from work. It received Royal Assent on December 2, 2021. The Act requires employers with 25 or more employees to have a written policy providing workers the right to...
Though not so widespread before the pandemic, video conferencing is now the primary means of communication in the remote workplace. It’s how we’ve all managed to stay connected with co-workers, family, and friends during the past year-and-a-half. But despite the quick and successful transition to video conferencing, virtual meeting etiquette is still a grey area....
*This blog was updated on December 8, 2021. Employees in Ontario can avail of up to three days of paid COVID-19 sick leave. The COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act was passed in the Ontario legislature on April 29, 2021. The legislation requires employers to provide employees with up to $200 of pay for up to...
Companies must be aware of workplace bullying as it fosters an undesirable workspace for all individuals. Moreover, provincial legislation requires employers in Ontario to guard their employees from workplace hazards, which includes bullying. What qualifies as bullying? Bullying is typically recognized as physical acts or verbal remarks that ‘mentally’ hurt or isolate an individual in...
Bullying in the workplace is an issue that concerns everyone, especially employers. According to provincial legislation, employers in Alberta have an obligation to protect their employees from hazards in the workplace, including bullying and other forms of harassment and violence. Here are a few key considerations about workplace bullying for Alberta employers. What is considered...
A healthy work environment has a direct impact on workplace productivity and morale. As the employer, you must take all reasonable precautions for the health and safety of your staff. This includes taking steps to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace. What is considered bullying and harassment? WorkSafeBC, the provincial safety enforcement agency, defines bullying...
Like most small business owners, you may be operating without a human resources team. If this is the case, you’re also likely handling employee matters on your own, which can put you in a tough spot when it comes to prioritizing. This is where an annual performance review becomes essential to making employee management as efficient...
Given the extremes of weather experienced across Canada, business closures due to a blizzard or a tornado are a part of life. Besides bad weather, an emergency like a city-wide outage or a wildfire may also abruptly shut down workplaces. It is your responsibility as the employer to notify staff of business closures due to...
