In the business world, “restructuring” is a term that often circulates in the corridors of large, publicly listed companies experiencing downward share prices. While it carries a technical veneer, at its heart, restructuring is a polite term for mass terminations. So, what drives companies to adopt this course of action, and what does it mean …

The student minimum wage in Ontario is $15.60 per hour in 2024. In Ontario, there is the general minimum wage, which is 16.55 per hour in 2024, and various special minimum wages, including, the student minimum wage. How To Know If The Student Minimum Wage Applies? The special student minimum wage is detailed under section …

In Brief: All About The Minimum Wage Minimum wage is the lowest pay rate that employers are allowed to offer employees in Ontario. The minimum wage is a floor and no employer can go below it. The minimum wage applies to most Ontario workers (but not all workers), including workers working full-time, part-time, casually, or …

Sometimes A Good Quote Is All You Need Everyone has moments when the going gets tough, especially in the realm of small business. I have had these seem feeling run my small law practice and my HR tech startup. If you’re an entrepreneur feeling bogged down by challenges or demotivated by a perceived lack of …

Introduction: All About Employee Retention Employee retention, defined as an organization’s ability to retain its employees over a specified period, has become a focal point in organizational studies. The significance of understanding and enhancing retention stems from the considerable costs associated with employee turnover, including recruitment expenses, lost expertise, and potential impacts on organizational morale. …

Hiring the right employee is more than just finding someone with the perfect resume; it’s about finding a candidate who resonates with your company’s culture. A candidate who fits well within your team will contribute effectively and elevate the entire workplace environment. But how do you assess this elusive “culture fit” during the interview process? …

In Canada, by far the largest employer, by number of employees, is the government one way or the other. Indeed, the federal government is the largest single employer in Canada. As of 2023, the federal public service of Canada employs 357,247 individuals (source). In each province, the largest employer is, again, the government. As of …

Federal holidays are holidays enacted by the Government of Canada (i.e. the federal government) that apply across the entire country but for federally regulated employers ONLY.  It is a misconception that federal holidays apply to most people. Most people in Canada work for a provincially regulated employer. Only the following industries are regulated by the …

Introduction Lieu time, a term that originates from the French word “lieu”, meaning “place” or “instead”, is a solution for managing overtime in the workplace. When employees work beyond their maximum working hours, lieu time provides an option for compensating owed overtime with paid time off. This practice of “lieu time” offers flexibility and aligns …

The words “labor” and “labour” may seem identical – they are pronounced the same and mean the same thing, but there is one subtle difference – the letter “u”.  When should you use the letter “u” when you spell the words labour/labor? British vs American English The primary difference between “labor” and “labour” is in the …