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NY state law requiring employers disclose proposed pay rates takes effect
Job advertisements in New York will have to disclose proposed pay rates after a statewide salary transparency law went into effect on Sunday, part of growing state and city efforts to give women and…
- By: Maysoon Khan, the Associated Press
- September 19, 2023 September 18, 2023
- 09:00
Has the Federal Pay Equity Act helped to close Canada’s gender pay gap?
The Federal Pay Equity Act, which took effect on Aug. 31, 2021, requires all federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees to prepare and…
- By: Moira Potter
- September 15, 2023 September 14, 2023
- 08:53
Indeed offering $10,000 to U.S. transgender workers who want to relocate
As several U.S. states enact legislation restricting gender-affirming care, Indeed Inc. is offering US$10,000 to transgender employees or those with transgender children who want to…
- By: Staff
- September 6, 2023 September 5, 2023
- 09:00
How recent Canada Labour Code updates are impacting federally regulated employers
There have been several changes to the Canada Labour Code in recent months. Here’s an overview of what’s happened and what’s on the horizon for…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- August 23, 2023 August 21, 2023
- 09:00
How DC plan sponsors can prevent a Muslim pension gap
With the Muslim population steadily growing in Canada, employers that offer defined contribution pension plans can avoid unintentionally creating a pension gap by providing these…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 09:00
Should Canada implement flexible working legislation for all workplaces?
As the U.K.’s new flexible working bill receives royal assent, Edward Majewski, partner at Ogletree Deakins International LLP, says similar legislation would benefit employers and employees…
- By: Sadie Janes
- August 1, 2023 July 31, 2023
- 09:00
Expert panel: How employers can combat ageism in the workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are esteemed values held by many employers and are table stakes in the value proposition for employees and customers. However, in…
- By: Serafina Morgia
- July 25, 2023 July 21, 2023
- 09:00
How U.S. compensation clawback legislation could impact Canadian employers
New U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission listing requirements that impact compensation clawbacks could create conflicts with domestic employment laws for Canadian companies listed on U.S.…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- July 14, 2023 July 13, 2023
- 09:00
Public employees’ remote work agreement setting stage for future union negotiations: experts
The agreement on remote and flexible work between public sector workers and the federal government could set the stage for future union negotiations, according to…
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 4, 2023 May 4, 2023
- 09:00
McCarthy Tétrault appointing Susan Nickerson as head of pensions, benefits, executive compensation
McCarthy Tétrault LLP is appointing Susan Nickerson as partner and head of its pensions, benefits and executive compensation group. Prior to joining McCarthy Tétrault, she…
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2023 April 18, 2023
- 09:00
Most Seattle gig workers to receive paid sick leave under new law
Most gig workers in Seattle will be permanently entitled to paid sick leave under a new law that expands coronavirus pandemic-era protections and strengthens labour…
- By: The Associated Press
- April 3, 2023 April 3, 2023
- 15:00
Enhanced national dental plan to require reporting of employer-provided coverage: budget
In its 2023 budget on Tuesday, the federal government proposed roughly $13 billion over the next five years and $4.4 billion ongoing to fully implement…
- By: Staff
- March 29, 2023 March 29, 2023
- 09:00
Federal appeals court blocks Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for U.S. government workers
President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees in the U.S. get vaccinated against the coronavirus has been blocked by a federal appeals court. The 5th U.S.…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 28, 2023 March 27, 2023
- 09:00
Pay transparency legislation spreading across U.S.
U.S. employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings, even in states where it’s not required by law, according to analysts with several major…
- By: The Associated Press
- March 24, 2023 March 24, 2023
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how British Columbia’s incoming pay transparency legislation could impact employers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- March 24, 2023 March 23, 2023
- 09:00
Employers can’t rely on original termination clauses when employee responsibilities increase: court
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can’t rely on termination clauses when employees’ duties have escalated significantly after they signed their original…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 23, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 09:00
How B.C.’s pay transparency legislation could impact employers
British Columbia is introducing pay transparency legislation to help close the province’s gender pay gap. Once the legislation is passed on Nov. 1, 2023, all…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 17, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 09:00
B.C. dropping coronavirus vaccine requirement for provincial public employees
British Columbia is rescinding its policy requiring provincial public servants to be vaccinated against coronavirus, effective April 3. Employees will still be required to be…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 15, 2023 March 14, 2023
- 09:00
Expert panel: Air Canada decision illustrates danger of relying on pension plan terms in wrongful dismissal actions
A recent court decision in Ontario illustrates the potential danger for employers that attempt to rely on pension plan terms to refute claims for pension-related…
- By: Susan G. Seller
- February 28, 2023 February 27, 2023
- 09:00
Tory revelation a reminder of need for workplace relationship policies: experts
As Toronto Mayor John Tory prepares to step down after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer, experts say preparation is key to…
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2023 February 16, 2023
- 09:00
How employers can plan effective social events amid shift to hybrid, remote work
Amid the shift to remote and hybrid working arrangements, employers should ensure their after-hours social events are “easy, intentional and sincere,” says Kim Siddall, vice-president…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 15, 2023 February 14, 2023
- 09:00
Trust essential in remote working era, say experts, after time-theft ruling
Employers and employees must tread a fine line between trust, monitoring and micromanaging in the new age of remote working, say experts. Their comments come…
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 17, 2023 January 16, 2023
- 09:00
EI system requires modernization to withstand economic challenges: report
Canada’s employment insurance system requires modernization to withstand future economic challenges and to ensure Canadians’ financial security, according to a new report by the Institute…
- By: Staff
- December 8, 2022 December 7, 2022
- 09:00
TTC lifting coronavirus vaccine mandate Nov. 27
The Toronto Transit Commission is ending its mandatory coronavirus vaccination requirement for workers and offering to reinstate employees who were terminated as a result of…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 22, 2022 November 22, 2022
- 15:00