As your business grows, you quickly realize that you need support. After all, there are only so many hours in the day to get it all done. One area where many organizations outsource is human
It goes without saying that you have a lot on your plate. From managing your team to overseeing your operations, there is always something to do. Amidst all that, many businesses find that they are
As of July 1, 2024, temporary help agencies and recruiters in Ontario are required to hold a license to operate. The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MOL) is putting these new rules
Does your business have a plan in place for when top leadership retires? What about if they decide to quit and leave the company altogether? In today’s competitive job market, it is especially critical that
In light of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th
The government has recently passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is intended to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.
Ontario has not made this a provincial statutory holiday; however, many provincial organizations are looking to recognize this day and its mandate.
On April 29, 2021, the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent in Ontario. The Act amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to require provincially-regulated employers in Ontario to provide employees with up to three days of paid leave for reasons related to COVID-19.
This past year has been anything but normal for our children, and for working parents. Our children have had to learn to be flexible, resilient and patient. Parents have had to adjust to e-learning, rearrange work schedules, find a balance of remote work with children at home, and be ready with Plan A, B and C to be able to adjust to last minute Government announcements.
A recent Ministry of Labour (MOL) report states that small employers have a general lack of awareness and understanding of their requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.
Are you an Ontario business with 20 or more employees? If so, then you are legally required to file an accessibility compliance report by no later than December 31, 2017 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
It can be overwhelming for small to medium sized business owners to stay current on legislative requirements when it seems that there are new or updated standards, programs, regulations and blitzes every month.
