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Is My Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable in Ontario or British Columbia?
Ontario banned most non-compete clauses in employment agreements from October 25, 2021. BC has no statutory ban but courts rarely enforce them. What is still allowed, and what to check in your contract.
Does a Small Employer in Ontario Need a Workplace Harassment Policy?
Yes. Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act requires every employer to have workplace harassment and violence policies. What they must contain, when they must be written and posted, and who can draft them.
What Must an Ontario Offer Letter Include to Be Legally Compliant?
The clauses an Ontario offer letter needs to be enforceable, the ESA rules it cannot contract out of, and the mistakes that cost small employers at termination.
How Much Termination Notice Do You Owe an Employee in Ontario?
Ontario termination notice explained for small employers: ESA minimums, severance pay, common law reasonable notice, and what to check before you act.
What Must BC Employers Provide for Sick Leave in 2026?
BC employers owe paid and unpaid sick leave plus a longer serious illness leave under the ESA. See eligibility, pay, sick note limits and a checklist.
First Ontario Hire: EOR or Incorporate?
Compare EOR and incorporating in Ontario for your first hire: 2026 fees, CPP/EI/EHT/WSIB costs, ESA rules, and permanent establishment risk.
Can You Hire in British Columbia Without a Local Entity?
Can a US company hire employees in British Columbia without a local entity? EOR rules, BC ESA minimums, WorkSafeBC, and PE tax risk explained.
Should You Use an EOR or Incorporate in Quebec?
Compare EOR and incorporation for your first Quebec hire: setup speed, payroll costs, Bill 96 rules, and permanent establishment risk.
Canada's Tariff Support Package: What Employers Must Know
Canada's $7.5B tariff support package extends EI waiting-period and severance measures through 2027. What employers should know before a termination.
Ontario Hospitality Employment Law: Contracts and Policies
Ontario hospitality employers without enforceable contracts risk costly common law notice claims. What agreements and policies restaurants and hotels need.