COVID-19: Updates for Canadian Business

With COVID-19, it seems as though there are constant changes in how governments are responding and, correspondingly, what Canadian employers need to do.  We’ve captured the latest in this brief update as there are some significant changes that employers need to be aware of. Mandatory Screening With the rise of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, the

Changes to Employer Programs/COVID-19

To say this is a challenging time for workplaces would be an understatement. Unfortunately, there is no pandemic playbook and we are all doing our best to adapt to this ever-changing workplace landscape.

Work Sharing Program – FAQ

Work-sharing provides income support to employees eligible for Employment Insurance benefits who work a temporarily reduced work week while their employer recovers.

COVID-19 Update

With the impact of COVID-19 becoming more widespread, many employers are looking for solutions to not only ensure the health and well-being of their employees but also maintain effective operations of their business.

Equal Pay – Who Knew?

In the spring of 2018, the Ontario Liberal government enacted the Pay Transparency Act, which was aimed at trying to address the still-prevalent gender wage gap. According to the Pay Equity Commission, a wage gap of 26% remains for full-time workers. This means that for every $1.00 a man makes, a woman earns 74¢. The

Celebrating our 20th Year!

Things have certainly changed in Canada in the past 20 years, so we took a look back to 1999 to share 20 memorable events in honour of this very special occasion.