Top 10 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of 2024
From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…
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Why employers should have a policy addressing political discourse in the office
In an increasingly polarized world, discussing politics in the workplace can be harmful to employees and negatively impact company culture, says Jasmine Escalera, a career…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- December 23, 2024 December 20, 2024
- 09:00
What do employers need to know about monitoring employees in remote, hybrid working arrangements?
While Canadian privacy laws allow employers to track employees in a remote or hybrid working arrangement, this surveillance must be related to their job. “Employers…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- November 7, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
A look at the development, rationale behind York Region’s right-to-disconnect policy
When Ontario’s right-to-disconnect legislation came into effect in 2022, York Region was eager to comply as it aligned with the organization’s goals and workplace culture,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- October 11, 2024 October 9, 2024
- 08:58
How plan sponsors can support employees going through a divorce
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional experience and, unsurprisingly, the impacts can spill into the workplace. “[Employees may be] at…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:54
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article announcing the finalists in the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…
- By: Staff
- September 6, 2024 September 6, 2024
- 09:00
Employees seeking alternatives to substance abuse treatment must provide evidence of effectiveness: Alberta court
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled that employees who suggest an alternative to an employer’s accommodation for substance abuse treatment must provide…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- September 4, 2024 September 3, 2024
- 09:00
Federal judge rules Florida’s transgender health-care ban discriminates against state employees
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Florida’s transgender health-care ban discriminates against state employees and violates their civil rights. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark…
- By: The Associated Press
- August 14, 2024 August 13, 2024
- 09:00
Alberta court certifies class action alleging Uber workers are employees
A pair of law firms say an Alberta court has certified a class action alleging Uber Technologies Inc. has so much control over drivers and…
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 9, 2024 August 9, 2024
- 14:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on legal challenges filed against the federal government’s hybrid work mandate for public service employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week.…
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2024 May 30, 2024
- 09:00
Unions representing federal public service workers file legal challenges against hybrid work mandate
Unions representing more than 270,000 federal public service workers have filed a series of legal challenges to the federal government’s new mandate requiring its workers…
- By: Staff
- May 27, 2024 May 24, 2024
- 09:00
Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees
The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on the Canada Life Assurance Co. after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who…
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
- 15:00
What employers need to know about determining remote workers’ province of employment
The Canada Revenue Agency’s guidance for determining a full-time remote worker’s province of employment for payroll deduction purposes, which came into force on Jan. 1,…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 18, 2024 March 15, 2024
- 09:00
U.S., U.K. delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine’s Day over pay, employee benefits
Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine’s Day, calling for higher pay and other changes…
- By: Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press
- February 14, 2024 February 14, 2024
- 15:00
CRA clarifying how employers must determine province of employment for remote workers
The Canadian Revenue Agency is providing guidance for employers to determine the province of employment for full-time employees who are working remotely. As of Jan.…
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2024 February 13, 2024
- 09:00
Top 10 HR stories of 2023
A story on whether the federal government should follow the U.K.’s lead and enshrine flexible working into law was the most-read human resources story on BenefitsCanada.com…
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2023 December 19, 2023
- 09:00
New EU gig worker rules to determine who qualifies for benefits of full-time employees
In a bid to improve working conditions for people who deliver food and offer rides through smartphone apps, the European Union gave provisional approval Wednesday…
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 14, 2023 December 14, 2023
- 15:00
How Ontario pay transparency legislation will impact employers
As Ontario prepares to introduce pay transparency legislation, it’s important for employers to consider how much information they want to share in job postings, says…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the federal government’s 2023 fall economic statement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…
- By: Staff
- November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
- 09:00
Canadian jurisdictions enacting pay transparency legislation, but more work to be done
Pay transparency legislation is quickly gathering steam in Canada as provincial governments take steps towards shrinking the gender wage gap. Prince Edward Island was first…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- November 21, 2023 December 3, 2023
- 09:00
B.C. introducing minimum wage, labour protections for app-based gig workers
British Columbia is introducing new protections for ride-hailing and food delivery app workers including a minimum wage, compensation for expenses and other standards. A minimum…
- By: Darryl Greer, the Canadian Press
- November 17, 2023 November 17, 2023
- 15:00
Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings
Under new legislation announced Monday, Ontario employers could soon be required to include salary ranges in job postings and disclose if artificial intelligence is part…
- By: Allison Jones, the Canadian Press
- November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023
- 15:00
Canada Labour Code amendments will exempt some employees from hours-of-work requirements
New amendments to the Canada Labour Code will exempt some employees from the legislation’s hours-of-work requirements. “These amendments are a rare example of changes that…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- October 31, 2023 October 30, 2023
- 09:00
Georgia to pay for gender affirmation care for public employees
The state of Georgia will start paying for gender affirmation care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees covered by a state health…
- By: Jeff Amy, the Associated Press
- October 23, 2023 October 23, 2023
- 15:00
California workers will get five sick days under new law
Workers in California will soon receive a minimum of five days of paid sick leave annually, instead of three. The new law, which takes effect in January,…
- By: Sophie Austin and Tran Nguyen, the Associated Press
- October 11, 2023 October 11, 2023
- 15:00