Canada: Employee Benefits & Compensation

Employment and Social Development Canada has raised provincial wage thresholds for high-wage versus low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment streams, creating new challenges for employers seeking to hire temporary foreign workers. The department warns that simply increasing wages to meet high-wage thresholds may not be sufficient and could result in application refusals.

Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a publié de nouvelles lignes directrices précisant les exigences de formation en accessibilité numérique pour les organisations sous réglementation fédérale.

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Friel v HUB International Limited addresses a critical question for executives with equity compensation: when disputes arise over stock options or equity incentives, which agreement governs—the employment contract or the separate equity documents? The ruling establishes clear boundaries between employment rights and shareholder rights, with significant implications for how and where such disputes must be resolved.

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Ontario's hospitality industry faces evolving employment law challenges as recent legislative changes introduce new requirements for job postings, wage practices, and uniform policies. Restaurant operators must navigate complex obligations around gratuities, scheduling, and onboarding while maintaining compliance with the Employment Standards Act and emerging workforce protection measures.

Les employeurs font régulièrement face à la même question : dans quels cas devons-nous permettre à un employé de travailler à domicile en guise d’accommodement?

The damages decision in Volpi v Lifemark Health Corp, 2026 AHRC 71 (Christianson) is the highest discrimination damages award in Alberta human rights history, as far as I am aware.

New amendments to the Canada Labour Code will prohibit federally regulated employers from paying employees different wage rates based solely on their employment status...

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