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Pay transparency legislation passed
On April 26, 2018, the Ontario government gave third reading and passed Bill 3, Pay Transparency Act, 2018, to increase transparency in hiring processes and give women more information when negotiating compensation that is equal to their male peers.
Taxability of employee discounts
This CRA Ministerial Correspondence deals with whether the CRA has changed its longstanding administrative position that employee discounts on merchandise or subsidized meals for employees are taxed. (In PDF)
Privacy during hiring process
A recent decision from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia is requiring an employer to disclose the job applications of a group of unsuccessful applicants.
Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.
Latest posts by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor (see all)
- EI sickness benefits extending on December 18 - November 29, 2022
- First Reference annual holiday donation, season’s greetings and holiday break - December 24, 2021
- Ontario extends the COVID-19 period and paid IDEL period - December 8, 2021
