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Domestic Workers
Throughout the world, people are often hired to look after someone’s children or to take care of the family home – and this is no different in Canada. However, when hiring these employees, you need to be aware of the rules and employment rights you should adhere to. Domestic…
Retail Workers
Over two million people are working in retail in Canada, with a significant increase in retail workers during the holidays. Before hiring staff for your retail business, it’s key you understand the employment rights which you need to stick to. Failure to pay your staff…
Tips and Gratuities
Receiving tips from customers is one of the major benefits of working in some industries. Waiters/waitresses, taxi drivers, baristas, and valets all commonly receive tips on top of their basic wages. It’s key you understand the different types of tips and how to manage them to…
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Who Enforces Labour Standards
Providing your staff with a safe place to work, paying them correctly, and making sure they take the right number of breaks is essential for…
Continuity of Employment
Businesses can change ownership from time to time, but what happens to employees once this happens is extremely important. The last thing…
Reprisals
Occasionally, an employee may raise a concern surrounding their job role, happiness, or management. This is completely normal for any…
Equal Pay for Equal Work
Despite years of progress, there’s still an amount of gender inequality in the workplace. Paying employees correctly and equality should be…
Employee Record Retention
As an employer, you’re required to maintain employee records for each member of staff. These confidential records must be kept during and…
Statutory Holidays
Christmas Day, Canada Day, and Thanksgiving are just some of the holidays we celebrate in Canada. As an employer, you have a legal…
Minimum Wage Increase
The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) outlines the responsibilities and rights of employers when it comes to pay. Changes are made to…
Accidents at Work
As an employer, you have a responsibility to make sure your workplace is as safe as possible. Accidents at work can happen, but how you…
Risk Assessments
As an employer, you have a duty of care to keep your employees safe. It’s important you understand the risks and hazards in the workplace…
Employee Expenses
Sometimes your employees may need to spend money on business-related costs. This could include travel and hotel costs, vehicle rental, or…
Office Ergonomics
It’s your job to provide all your staff with comfortable and well-designed workstations throughout their employment. Providing poor working…