Navigating Employment Standards Legislation in Canada: Key Considerations for Canadian Employers

April
23
2026 (Thursday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
91 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211401
Instructor
Tiffany Thomas 
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Overview

Are you confident that your business is compliant with minimum standards legislation?
Employers must meet at least the minimum standards outlined in employment standards legislation. These standards differ by province which can become especially challenging for employers to navigate when operating in multiple provinces. Failure to comply with these minimum standards can impact employment contracts, terminations, and lead to potentially costly damages and penalties. 

This session is designed to provide HR professionals and business leaders with an overview of the key minimum standards addressed by employment standards legislation and practical tips for complying with these terms when setting the terms of employment with your employees. 

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Why Minimum Standards Legislation Exists
  • Key Sections of Employment Standards Legislation: overtime, vacation, holidays, hours of work, termination
  • Practical Tips for Complying with Minimum Standards
  • Implications of Failing to Comply with Minimum Standards and Best Practices for Avoiding a Breach

Who Will Benefit

  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Managers
  • Business Leaders

Speaker Profile

Tiffany Thomas Since 2022 Tiffany has been working in law firms where she has continued to advise both employers and employees in unionized and non-unionized environments, providing her with a unique and specialized perspective for both the employer and employee. Tiffany regularly advises on employment contracts, terminations, and workplace issues like accommodation, discipline and employee handbooks. No matter the client, Tiffany’s goal is to provide legal services and advice in approachable and accessible way and to arm her clients with the knowledge they need to navigate complex issues. Tiffany recently founded her own firm.
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