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Alberta Minimum Wage 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Alberta's minimum wage is $15. Discover the 2025 rates, special categories, and all you need to know about the minimum wage in…
British Columbia Statutory Holidays: Comprehensive Guide for 2025-26
Find all British Columbia statutory holidays for 2025-26, plus holiday pay rules and optional holidays. Learn about your ESA rights in B.C.
New Year’s Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide
Learn more about New Year's Day, which individuals are eligible for it in Ontario, and other important employee rights.
Can my employer force me to retire in Ontario?
Being pressured to retire? Learn more about your workplace rights in Ontario, steps to take, and how we can help.
General holidays for federally regulated employees in 2025
Find out when paid general holidays for federally regulated employees across Canada occur in 2025.
Bench Accounting being acquired by Employer.com after abrupt closure
The acquisition comes just days after the Vancouver-based bookkeeping service suddenly shut down on Dec. 27.
Bench Accounting Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Laid off at Bench Accounting? Understand your severance rights in Canada, next steps, and how our team can help.
2 kids, 5 adults hurt after multi-vehicle collision in Etobicoke
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including photos and video, to contact them.
1 dead, 3 hurt after single-vehicle Hwy. 402 crash west of London
Ontario Provincial Police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.