Changing Workplaces Review: An Overview
Employers and job seekers in Ontario are likely aware of the Changing Workplaces Review, but may be unclear as to how it will directly impact
Understanding Ontario’s New Human Rights Commission Policies: What Employers Need to Know
On September 29, 2016, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its new version of a Policy on ableism and discrimination based on disability. This
Closing the Gender Wage Gap in Ontario
The gender wage gap – the difference between wages earned by women compared to wages earned by men for similar work – is very real
2016 Was a Tough Year for Workplace Safety in Ontario | 5 Takeaways for Your Business
From fines for failure to pay, to on the job injuries and even workplace fatalities, Ontario businesses faced high fines and employees faced workplace accidents
Ontario Top Job Opportunity: Traffic Controller
Ontario businesses need traffic controllers. Despite instability in some areas of the job market, forklift operators remain in demand. A quick search of our job
Protect Your Business from “Free Labour” Pitfalls
Now that high schools and post-secondary students are back in the classroom, many Ontario employers are keeping an eye out for student interns or other
Understanding OSC’s Whistleblower Program
Earlier this summer, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) launched a new whistleblower program aimed at encouraging individuals to report securities-related misconduct, such as market manipulation,
Are Your Bonus Policies Putting Your Company At Risk?
Bonus policies can be a great employee incentive, but they might also be putting your company at risk. When an employee is terminated, the employee’s
What Role Should Childcare Play in Your Ontario Business?
Few families have the ability to have a full-time stay-at-home parent. Most families in Ontario are comprised of two working parents, and that means an
Arbitrator Says “Yes”: Companies Must Protect Employees on Social Media
A recent arbitration, “Transit Union, Local 113 v. Toronto Transit Commission,” found that the TTC didn’t do everything it could have to protect its employees
Ontario Projected to Surpass Canada’s Economic Growth – What It Means for You
The Conference Board of Canada, a not-for-profit “think tank” whose sole purpose is dedicated to the research and analysis of Canada’s economic trends, made a
What Do the Arts Have to Do With Ontario’s Employment Scene?
Culture for Competitiveness, a recent study released by the Ontario Arts Council, found that Ontario business should focus on arts if they want to attract