Ontario’s Bill 190: New Employment Changes for Ontario Employers
Bill 190 (Working for Workers Five Act) has made some big changes that affect several employment aspects. Need a quick recap? You’re in the right place!
Heads Up, BC Employers! New First Aid Requirements are Coming!
Are you a provincially regulated employer in BC? You’re impacted by the new occupational BC first aid requirements. Learn more about your obligations here.
Minimum Wage Increase in BC Effective June 1st
Attention British Columbia businesses! There’s an important change coming into effect on June 1st, 2024: the provincial minimum wage is increasing to $17.40 per hour. This blog post will break down everything you need to know about the minimum wage increase in BC and how it impacts your business!
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4 Tips to Communicate Pay Transparency Changes
Clear communication is vital to any successful relationship – personal or professional. In the workplace, clear communication is especially important when it comes to changes that may impact employees’ well-being; one such change is the new BC Pay Transparency Act.
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Your 2024 Compliance Deadlines as a Canadian Employer
Canadian employers have been busy with compliance requirements these past few years. There have been a ton of compliance deadlines to stay on top of. It’s challenging and overwhelming and, let’s face it, we know compliance can be a little *ugh*.
That’s where we come in!
This blog is a resource to help Canadian employers meet their federal and provincial obligations in 2024. It provides an overview of the compliance requirements that should be kept top of mind this year.
So, let’s jump into what you need to know about your 2024 compliance deadlines as a Canadian employer!
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Accessible BC Act: Purpose, Key Information, & Compliance
The past few years have brought some major developments on the accessibility front impacting employers across Canada. One advancement being the Accessible BC Act (ABCA), which received royal assent in 2021 and requires impacted employers to comply with new accessibility requirements.
This blog post provides some additional clarity around the Act and upcoming compliance requirements for BC employers impacted by this new regulation.
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Exploring Pay Transparency and Organizational Values
Trust. Personal Responsibility. Connection. Integrity. Teamwork. Excellence.
What do all of these have in common?
Well, these are all common organizational values that I have seen and experienced over the years. I bet they are familiar to you as well when reading them in that context.
Organizational values are the guiding principles that define the culture and behaviour of an organization. These values are often displayed on company websites and walls and are usually communicated to new employees during onboarding.
However, for these values to be truly effective and serve their purpose, they must be reflected in the behaviours and decisions of the organization and its team members.
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BC Pay Transparency Act: Framework for Leading Compensation Conversations
Compensation can be a sensitive topic, and with the BC Pay Transparency Act in effect, you can expect to lead some conversations around compensation with your team.
Though leading compensation conversations can be daunting, we have created a framework for leaders to follow as they navigate these discussions with their teams.
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BC Pay Transparency Act: Dos & Don’ts for BC Employers
With the passing of the BC Pay Transparency Act in May 2023, BC employers are required to adhere to new guidelines when communicating pay information to current and potential employees.
Staying on top of new regulatory changes can be overwhelming. This blog post serves as a guide to support BC employers as they navigate their paths towards pay equity and to help ensure compliance with the obligations under the Pay Transparency Act.
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BC Pay Transparency Act: What it Means for BC Employers
On May 11th, 2023, BC passed a new legislation: the Pay Transparency Act. The BC Pay Transparency Act helps dismantle systemic discrimination within the workplace by introducing new obligations for employers.
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