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Everything you need to know to hire compliantly in Canada

Employer of Record (EoR) in Canada

Employment contracts in Canada

Payroll and benefits in Canada

Leave and time off in Canada

Employee protection in Canada

End of employment in Canada

Recent developments in Canada

Employment law is always changing, and keeping up with it is a lot of work. Thankfully, our team is always working to stay abreast of the latest changes, so you don’t have to. Here are some of the newest developments in Canada.

Ontario pay transparency and job posting disclosure rules (2026)

New job advertisement requirements apply, including mandatory disclosure of expected compensation or a compensation range, additional posting information requirements, and greater transparency around recruitment practices.

Saskatchewan Employment Act amendments enter into force (2026)

A package of employment standards changes takes effect, covering areas such as tip protection, overtime and scheduling rules, higher group termination notice thresholds, restrictions on requesting sick notes, expanded leave entitlements, and stronger enforcement powers.

Expansion of pay transparency reporting in British Columbia (2026)

Pay transparency obligations extend to employers with 50 or more employees in British Columbia, requiring annual reporting and increased disclosure aimed at addressing gender pay gaps.

Pregnancy loss and stillbirth leave in federally regulated workplaces (2026)

Federally regulated employers must comply with new leave entitlements related to pregnancy loss and stillbirth, including paid leave components and clearer rules on duration and eligibility.

Continued minimum wage adjustments across provinces and territories (2026)

Provinces and territories continue to implement scheduled or inflation-linked minimum wage increases, reinforcing the need for employers to monitor local compliance requirements.

Employer of Record in Canada

Want to compliantly hire workers in Canada without setting up a legal entity? Using an Employer of Record (EoR) could be the way to go.

When you work with an EoR partner like CXC, you don’t have to worry about the administrative side of engaging workers — and you don’t need a legal presence there either.

Read our full guide to EoRs in Canada to find out what you need to know.

Read about EoR in Canada

Employment contracts in Canada

When you hire internationally, you need to make sure your employment contracts stand up to scrutiny. But each country has its own rules, norms and customs, which can be a lot to keep track of. Read our full guide to learn everything you need to know to draw up compliant contracts in Canada.

We’ll cover:

Contract terms

Fixed-term contracts and extensions

Regulations around remote work

Working hours and overtime

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Payroll & benefits in Canada

If you want to hire employees in Canada, you need to understand what they expect in terms of compensation. That means not only grasping the legal requirements, but also the nuances of bonuses, benefits, payroll frequency and more.

Read our guide to find out what you need to know before you hire in Canada.

Read about payroll and benefits in Canada

Leave and time off in Canada

Understanding leave entitlements is a key part of employing workers in Canada. Thankfully, we have all the info you need: read our guide to find out about paid holidays, maternity and parental leave, public holidays and more.

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Employee protections in Canada

Hiring abroad comes with a lot of risk — but you can protect your business by learning what you can and can’t do as an employer. Read our full guide to find out what you need to know about employee protections in Canada.

We’ll cover:

Whistleblower protections

Data privacy

Equal treatment for temporary agency workers

Anti-discrimination laws

Pay equity legislation

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End of employment in Canada

A worker leaving your organisation represents a lot of risk for you as an employer. Protect your business by reading our full guide to end-of-employment regulations in Canada.

We’ll cover:

Notice period

Rules around termination

Post-termination restraints

Transfers of undertaking

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