Year: 2026

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What These 2026 Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Compliance Strategy

Monitor federal and provincial legislative websites directly rather than relying on news aggregators. The Government of Canada’s Justice Laws website publishes amendments to the Canada Labour Code within days of royal assent, while provincial ministries of labour maintain dedicated pages for regulatory changes. Set up RSS feeds or email alerts from these official sources to catch updates the moment they’re published.
Cross-reference multiple authoritative sources before implementing policy changes. When you see reports about new leave entitlements or wage requirements, verify the claims through official government …

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Employment Law

When Employees Need Time Off to Sell Inherited Property: Your Legal Obligations

Recognize that no specific Canadian statutory employment leave exists exclusively for inherited property sales, requiring employers to evaluate requests through existing leave frameworks. When employees inherit property requiring expedited sale—whether through estate settlement deadlines, carrying costs, or market conditions necessitating an inherited property buyer—employers must assess which leave provisions apply under provincial employment standards and workplace policies.
Evaluate bereavement leave provisions first, as inherited property situations …

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What Canadian Employers Must Know Before Hiring Online Gambling Workers

Canada’s online gambling sector—encompassing platforms like Moonbet sportsbook and other digital betting operations—presents unique employment law challenges that demand specialized compliance strategies. Employers must navigate provincial gaming regulations alongside federal employment standards, ensuring hiring practices satisfy both licensing authorities and labour law requirements. Key considerations include properly classifying workers in this gig-heavy industry, implementing robust responsible gaming policies that protect both customers and employees, and understanding how termination …

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Your Employee Is Vaping at Work—Here’s What Canadian Law Says You Must Do

Establish clear written policies distinguishing vaping from traditional smoking before employees purchase vape juice online and bring devices to your premises. Canadian workplaces face evolving regulatory landscapes as provincial legislation increasingly treats vaping similarly to smoking, yet significant gaps remain in enforcement and employee awareness.
Designate specific vaping areas that comply with provincial smoke-free legislation while addressing unique concerns like secondhand vapour exposure and the discreet nature of modern vaping devices. Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-…