Recognize that no specific Canadian statutory employment leave exists exclusively for inherited property sales, requiring employers to evaluate requests through existing leave frameworks. When employees inherit property requiring expedited sale—whether through estate settlement deadlines, carrying costs, or market conditions necessitating an inherited property buyer—employers must assess which leave provisions apply under provincial employment standards and workplace policies.
Evaluate bereavement leave provisions first, as inherited property situations …

Canada’s online gambling sector—encompassing platforms like Moonbet sportsbook and other digital betting operations—presents unique employment law challenges that demand specialized compliance strategies. Employers must navigate provincial gaming regulations alongside federal employment standards, ensuring hiring practices satisfy both licensing authorities and labour law requirements. Key considerations include properly classifying workers in this gig-heavy industry, implementing robust responsible gaming policies that protect both customers and employees, and understanding how termination …

Establish clear written policies distinguishing vaping from traditional smoking before employees purchase vape juice online and bring devices to your premises. Canadian workplaces face evolving regulatory landscapes as provincial legislation increasingly treats vaping similarly to smoking, yet significant gaps remain in enforcement and employee awareness.
Designate specific vaping areas that comply with provincial smoke-free legislation while addressing unique concerns like secondhand vapour exposure and the discreet nature of modern vaping devices. Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-…

Distinguish between THCa vape cartridges and THC products immediately—this legal distinction forms the foundation of compliant cannabis workplace policies in Canada. THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) exists in its non-psychoactive form until heated, creating unique regulatory challenges that current workplace policies may not adequately address.
Establish clear written policies that specifically name THCa products alongside traditional cannabis forms, as generic “cannabis policies” create enforcement gaps. Your…

Location: Enercare Centre Toronto

Date: Jun 02, 2020

Summary:

The 2020 HR Tech Summit Toronto is about the technology advancement that affects today’s organizations and how the HR leaders will deal and utilize it for the future.

The event gathers over 1,000 HR and technology professionals across different industries in order to access the latest insights and successful strategies required to adapt to changes in the present and the future.

The theme for this year will focus on collaboration of technology and …

According to the annual competition run by Mediacorp Canada, the top employers of the National Capital Region include Statistics Canada, Shopify and NAV Canada.

The competition’s criteria involve the following:

physical workplace,

employee engagement and performance,

work atmosphere and communications,

health and family-friendly benefits,

financial benefits and compensation,

community involvement,

vacation and personal time off, and

training and skills development.

Anthony Meehan, publisher…