Compensation

Effective October 1, 2024, significant changes in minimum wage laws will take place across three Canadian provinces—Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia. These adjustments are designed to align wages more closely with inflation rates and the cost of living increases experienced in recent years. The planned increases are geared towards helping workers manage the rising costs associated with daily life. Ontario’s

The arrival of daylight saving time twice yearly brings a unique challenge for employers, especially those managing night shifts. This adjustment can raise questions about how to handle shift length and employee compensation when the clocks spring forward or fall back an hour. One critical aspect to consider is the employment contract and the terms it specifies regarding work hours

British cultural norms suggest a deep-rooted reluctance to discuss personal earnings openly, even as data shows the UK leading Europe in salary transparency within job advertisements. A survey by Indeed revealed that only 16% of British workers are willing to disclose their salaries to colleagues, and just around a third would share such information with close friends. Interestingly, despite 71%

The pursuit of gender pay equality has been unwavering over the decades, and group litigations have emerged as a potent tool in this ongoing struggle. These collective legal actions have opened doors for justice and systemic change in large organizations. However, assessing the true effectiveness of these efforts requires examining the broader context of gender pay equality. Do these group