The LGBTQ2+ community has historically faced significant discrimination, marginalization, and exclusion in many aspects of society, including in the workplace. Despite significant strides towards greater acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ2+ individuals in recent years, there is still a long way to go in terms of creating truly equitable and supportive workplaces for all employees, regardless...
Despite progress in recent years, women in Canada still face significant underrepresentation in the workplace. According to Statistics Canada, in 2019 women earned an average of $28.06 per hour, while men earned $31.93. That’s a wage gap of 12.1%. Women are also more likely to experience barriers to advancement, such as systemic biases, discrimination, and...
In today’s digital age, protecting personal information is of utmost importance. As an employer in Canada, you are responsible for safeguarding the personal information of your employees, customers, and other individuals with whom you do business. One way to fulfill this responsibility is by creating a privacy policy that outlines how you collect, use, and...
In a 2019 report, research found that 39% of Canadian professionals have quit a job due to poor management. The right leadership is crucial to increase productivity within your organization. Training your managers can not only educate them on how to identify and meet the needs of their employees, but it also allows them to...
With Valentine’s Day here, people around the world are gearing up to celebrate. While some will be buying gifts and securing last-minute dinner reservations, others may be engaging in an evening of self-care or spending some quality time with family and friends. Regardless of how, or if, you celebrate Valentine’s Day, the general consensus is...
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...
Running a business is far from easy. Besides keeping clients happy, you must also do right by your staff and ensure you are compliant with provincial Employment Standards and health & safety laws. When it comes to terminating an employee, it is important that employers understand the rules around termination to avoid being sued for...
