B.C. amendment will stop employers from asking for ‘unnecessary’ sick notes
Changes to British Columbia’s employment standards legislation to no longer allow employers to require sick notes for short term absences are welcome after a decade…
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E.U. introducing new rules governing use of AI in the workplace
The European Union is imposing strict rules on artificial intelligence activities that pose high and unacceptable risks, including those deployed in the workplace. The AI…
- By: Staff
- April 9, 2025 April 8, 2025
- 09:00
Community, mentors and skill-building: experts weigh the role of employee resource groups
After moving to the U.S. from South Korea at age six, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. “In…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- April 4, 2025 April 4, 2025
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on an Ontario court’s decision that an employer’s return-to-workplace request amounted to constructive dismissal was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2025 March 27, 2025
- 09:00
Ontario court rules employer’s return-to-workplace request amounts to constructive dismissal
Ontario’s small claims court has ruled that recalling an employee from a remote working arrangement to in-person work can amount to a constructive dismissal giving…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 24, 2025 March 20, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on a series of court cases dealing with remote working arrangements in Quebec was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- March 14, 2025 March 13, 2025
- 09:00
Coronavirus pandemic normalized remote work, but is it here to stay?
When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, companies across Canada scrambled to shift their employees to home setups. For the…
- By: Sammy Hudes, the Canadian Press
- March 12, 2025 March 11, 2025
- 09:00
Quebec’s approach to remote workers’ rights holds lessons for other provinces: lawyer
Quebec’s approach to legislation impacting remote workers’ rights holds lessons for the rest of Canada, says Geneviève Beaudin, a Montreal-based partner in Lavery de Billy…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 10, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 09:00
John Deere shareholders vote down anti-DEI resolution brought by conservative think tank
John Deere & Co.’s shareholders are reaffirming the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, voting overwhelmingly against a resolution targeting its DEI efforts, according…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2025 March 7, 2025
- 15:00
Expert panel: How employers can prepare their benefits plans, support employees amid U.S. tariff threat
Economic uncertainty, including the potential for new U.S. tariffs, is prompting businesses to review their workforce strategies and benefits policies to remain resilient. While employers…
- By: Kenneth MacDonald
- February 28, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on incoming changes to Alberta-based employers’ workplace violence and harassment policies was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
- 09:00
What Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers need to know about changes to employee leave legislation
While Newfoundland and Labrador employees who take three or more consecutive days of sick leave are no longer required to provide their employer with a…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- February 6, 2025 February 5, 2025
- 09:00
What Alberta-based employers need to know about incoming workplace violence, harassment policy changes
Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code are simplifying workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements for employers, says Cristina Wendel, an Edmonton-based employment lawyer…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 31, 2025 February 3, 2025
- 09:00
2024 Future of Work Summit: Employers using workplace flexibility, benefits offerings to attract, retain talent
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of employers say there’s currently a shortage of skilled workers in their industry and 58 per cent anticipate a skilled labour…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 28, 2025
- 07:55
How changes to parental, illness leave, job posting requirements could impact Ontario employers
In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 23, 2025 January 22, 2025
- 09:00
Communication, clarity helping employers achieve compliance in return-to-workplace push: experts
In the return-to-office push, employers that have been clear with their return policies will find better compliance from employees, says Janet Candido, founder and principal…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- January 16, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 09:00
Top 10 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of 2024
From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Why employers should have a policy addressing political discourse in the office
In an increasingly polarized world, discussing politics in the workplace can be harmful to employees and negatively impact company culture, says Jasmine Escalera, a career…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- December 23, 2024 December 20, 2024
- 09:00
What do employers need to know about monitoring employees in remote, hybrid working arrangements?
While Canadian privacy laws allow employers to track employees in a remote or hybrid working arrangement, this surveillance must be related to their job. “Employers…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- November 7, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
A look at the development, rationale behind York Region’s right-to-disconnect policy
When Ontario’s right-to-disconnect legislation came into effect in 2022, York Region was eager to comply as it aligned with the organization’s goals and workplace culture,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- October 11, 2024 October 9, 2024
- 08:58
How plan sponsors can support employees going through a divorce
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional experience and, unsurprisingly, the impacts can spill into the workplace. “[Employees may be] at…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:54
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article announcing the finalists in the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…
- By: Staff
- September 6, 2024 September 6, 2024
- 09:00
Employees seeking alternatives to substance abuse treatment must provide evidence of effectiveness: Alberta court
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled that employees who suggest an alternative to an employer’s accommodation for substance abuse treatment must provide…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- September 4, 2024 September 3, 2024
- 09:00
Federal judge rules Florida’s transgender health-care ban discriminates against state employees
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Florida’s transgender health-care ban discriminates against state employees and violates their civil rights. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark…
- By: The Associated Press
- August 14, 2024 August 13, 2024
- 09:00
Alberta court certifies class action alleging Uber workers are employees
A pair of law firms say an Alberta court has certified a class action alleging Uber Technologies Inc. has so much control over drivers and…
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 9, 2024 August 9, 2024
- 14:00