Hiring is one of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. It is also one of the riskiest.
So it is no surprise that employers are turning to AI to speed things up. Resume screening tools. Automated shortlists. Chatbots that pre-screen candidates. Applicant tracking systems that rank people before a human ever looks at an
A new year brings fresh plans, renewed energy, and big goals for growing your business. But January is also when many Ontario employment law changes quietly take effect. If your HR documents have not been reviewed recently, you could be starting 2026 with more risk than you realize.
For small and mid-sized employers, outdated contracts
Remote work settled into Canadian workplaces long ago, yet many employers still operate as though the shift was temporary. The result? Quiet risks, unclear expectations, and legal obligations hiding beneath everyday workflows.
Remote work isn’t dangerous on its own; unstructured remote work is.
The most common misstep happens before employers even realize it: allowing an
Employment contracts shouldn’t be considered “set it and forget it” documents. With what feels like almost constantly evolving case law, employers need to keep contracts up to date or risk having key provisions thrown out by a court.
If a termination clause is found to be invalid, the promises in your contract (most typically limiting
“Our mental space (i.e. idea space) expands and contracts in direct proportion
Expanding into Canada? Compare Employer of Record (EOR), Professional Employer Organization (PEO), and staffing agencies. Learn which model best fits your hiring, compliance, and payroll needs.
Continue Reading Choosing the Right Employer Service Model in Canada: PEOs vs EORs vs Staffing Agencies
When it comes to taking time off work in Ontario, many employees (and employers) are confused about the difference between vacation time and vacation pay. Both are mandated by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), but they are distinct entitlements with different purposes and rules.Continue Reading Vacation Math: Why Time ≠ Pay Under Ontario’s ESA
As tensions rise between the United States and Canada (and other countries), many American businesses are reevaluating their global strategies.
The evolving U.S. trade policy, marked by tariffs, export restrictions, and geopolitical uncertainty, has pushed companies to seek more stable and accessible markets. Enter Canada: a relatively politically stable, resource-rich, and business-friendly country with a skilled workforce and strong legal framework.Continue Reading Crossing North: A Playbook for U.S. Employers