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Employment standards

Understand your responsibilities around wages, hours of work, vacation, holidays and other minimum employment standards with expert support tailored to your jurisdiction.

Termination and dismissal

Get practical guidance when managing terminations, layoffs and dismissals, helping you understand the requirements that apply to your workplace and employees.

Human rights and discrimination

Manage discrimination, harassment and workplace equality issues with expert guidance to help you create fair and inclusive employment practices.

Hours of work and overtime

Navigate requirements around working hours, breaks, overtime and time off with practical HR support for managing your workforce.

Minimum wage and pay

Stay on top of applicable minimum wage, pay and deduction requirements and get expert support with your responsibilities as an employer.

Maternity, parental and other leave

Understand employee entitlements to maternity, parental and other protected leaves, with expert guidance on managing requests and your responsibilities as an employer.

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Canadian Employment Legislation Guides

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Understanding Employment Law

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Understanding Employment Law

HR compliance: Your role as an employer

Friday, February 14, 2025

HR compliance: Your role as an employer

It is your responsibility to ensure that your business is HR compliant. Adhering to the requirements outlined by employment law in Canada.
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Friday, June 30, 2023

Whistleblowing

Who Enforces Labour Standards

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Who Enforces Labour Standards

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Provincial guide to sick leave in Canada: Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta

Understand the rules for employment law on sickness with our guide to sick leave entitlements
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Termination without cause: a guide for Ontario employers

Terminating an employee without cause is a sensitive and difficult situation. Here are your obligations as an employer under Ontario employment law.
Ontario’s Bill 190: The Working for Workers Five Act, 2024

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Ontario’s Bill 190: The Working for Workers Five Act, 2024

Learn how these legislative updates will likely impact how you manage your employees and run your business in Ontario.
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Monday, October 21, 2024

Addressing labour shortages with the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP)

Explore the TFWP as a strategic solution to labour shortages, connecting you with skilled foreign workers for growth.
Termination for cause: a guide for Ontario employers

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Termination for cause: a guide for Ontario employers

Terminating an employee for cause is a complex and sensitive situation. Here are your obligations as an employer under the Ontario ESA.