Compliance Corner

Construction employees in Alberta are generally entitled to overtime under the 8/44 rule, but some types of construction work have different requirements. Here's what employers need to know about overtime pay, banked hours, salaried employees and construction-specific exceptions.

Ontario businesses and nonprofits with 20 or more employees must file their next AODA accessibility compliance report by December 31, 2026. Use this practical guide to review your requirements, close gaps, and prepare to file.

Five Canadian provinces increased minimum wage on October 1, 2026. See what changed and compare current minimum wage rates across every province and territory in Canada.

Can employers ask for a sick note in Canada? Sick note rules vary significantly by province. This guide breaks down the current requirements across Canada, including important 2026 changes employers need to know.

B.C.’s pay transparency reporting requirement expands to employers with 50 or more employees in 2026. Here’s what to check, gather and publish before November 1.

Starting October 1, 2026, Manitoba employers will face new limits on when they can require employees to provide a sick note. Here's what employers need to know and what to update before the new rules take effect.

Poor performance can lead to termination, but it doesn't automatically amount to just cause. Here's what Canadian employers should consider before ending employment for performance issues.

A manager's title or salary doesn't automatically make them overtime-exempt. Learn how manager overtime exemptions work across Canada and why an employee's actual duties matter.

IT employees aren't automatically exempt from overtime. Compare overtime rules for technology professionals across Canada and learn when an IT exemption may or may not apply.

What happens when your best performing employee is also your biggest headache?

Are sales employees entitled to overtime? The answer depends on the province, type of sales role and sometimes how or where the employee works.

Ontario introduced new requirements for publicly advertised job postings in 2026. From compensation ranges and AI disclosure to vacancy statements and candidate follow-up, here's what employers need to know.

On May 28, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 30: The Working for Workers Seven Act . If passed, it will make changes to three...

Employment contracts are meant to give clarity and protection for both employers and employees. But as a recent case shows, if they’re not written carefully, they can do the opposite—leaving businesses exposed to major financial risk. What Happened The Township of Ignace hired an employee on a three-year contract. Less than a year in, they ended her employment and offered two weeks’ pay, believing their contract covered them. It didn’t. Courts found several problems in

When a customer complains about an employee’s conduct, it can feel like a clear-cut case for discipline—or even termination. But a recent...

It Depends on the Province Note: The advice in this blog is now out of date. Please check out our most up-to-date review of IT overtime exemptions by clicking here. When it comes to employment standards, IT professionals occupy a murky middle ground — sometimes exempt from overtime, sometimes not. If your business operates across multiple provinces or hires remote tech staff, you might be surprised how different the rules can be from province to province. To help you stay co

Big changes are coming to employment law in Saskatchewan—and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) need to get ready. As of May 13, 2025,...