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Can you trade overtime for goods or time off?A recent B.C. decision is a useful reminder that an informal workplace arra...
10/21/2026

Can you trade overtime for goods or time off?

A recent B.C. decision is a useful reminder that an informal workplace arrangement can still create a wage problem. In Cranbrook Interior Woodwork Ltd. v. Kempf, 2026 BCCRT 1221, the arrangement valued banked overtime at straight time even though overtime protections required more.

The practical takeaway: overtime banking should preserve the statutory overtime value, clearly document when time off will be taken, and be recorded accurately in payroll. Do not rely on verbal swaps of extra hours for goods, tools, services, or paid time off.

Read the full guide: https://www.hrcovered.com/can-you-trade-overtime-for-goods-or-time-off-a-b-c-decision-says-be-careful/

10/21/2026

Client Spotlight 💜

Hear from B Lesway Transportation about its experience with HR Covered and the value of trusted HR support.
Watch the full client story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry7KkBH2Lzo
Learn more at hrcovered.com.

10/21/2026

Canadian employers with 10 to 99 staff, this one's worth a look before you change how breaks are recorded.

An owner wanted the team to punch out for every break: two short breaks and a longer lunch. Our advisor walked through which breaks needed to stay paid and which didn't. The owner's assumption was right for part of the day, not all of it.

Watch the video to hear what our advisor recommends and see what employers should consider before treating every break as unpaid.

Do you know which breaks on your shifts actually qualify as unpaid?

Ask us directly: https://pages.hrcovered.com/ask-darcy-free-hr-employment-law-check-in

New HR resource: Workplace Halloween Costume Policies and Risks Guide.Celebrating Halloween at work can boost team moral...
10/20/2026

New HR resource: Workplace Halloween Costume Policies and Risks Guide.

Celebrating Halloween at work can boost team morale, but without clear guidelines, it poses significant HR and safety risks.

Key takeaway:
1. Workplace Halloween costumes can trigger human rights complaints or create severe safety hazards.
2. Employers must issue clear guidelines prohibiting offensive attire and ensuring safety gear is not compromised.

Read the full guide: https://www.hrcovered.com/should-employers-really-worry-about-halloween-costumes-at-work/

10/20/2026

Could one mistake in a termination clause put an employment agreement at risk? It’s important to review the agreement as a whole—not just the paragraph labeled “termination.” Other sections may also refer to termination, and inconsistent wording can create uncertainty.

A careful review should account for the applicable jurisdiction and the agreement’s cross-references.

Need advice? Book a free HR & employment law check-in with Darcy: https://pages.hrcovered.com/ask-darcy-free-hr-employment-law-check-in

10/19/2026

New HR resource: Employee Fired for Shredding Critical Workplace Document and Deleting Emails.

A recent labour board case highlights the threshold for just cause termination when an employee engages in deliberate sabotage.

Key takeaway: 1. Intentional destruction of company documents and data is grounds for just cause dismissal. 2. Employers must meticulously document the evidence of sabotage to support termination decisions.

Read the full guide: https://www.hrcovered.com/employee-fired-for-shredding-critical-workplace-document-and-deleting-emails-saskatchewan-labour-board-upholds-just-cause-dismissal/

10/19/2026

Do you really have to train a once-a-week volunteer?

Do once-a-week volunteers really need training? Yes—frequency doesn’t replace a proper onboarding conversation. Make sure every volunteer understands the health, safety, and site-specific hazards connected to your organization. If they can provide proof of recent equivalent training completed elsewhere, document it and still cover what’s unique to your workplace. When in doubt, prioritize clear onboarding and get qualified guidance: https://pages.hrcovered.com/ask-darcy-free-hr-employment-law-check-in.

10/16/2026

New HR resource: AODA Compliance: What You Need to Know.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) represents a critical compliance milestone for businesses operating within the province.

Key takeaway: 1. The Ontario government is intensifying enforcement of AODA compliance for private-sector businesses. 2. Employers must meet strict accessibility standards and reporting deadlines to avoid heavy fines.

Read the full guide: https://www.hrcovered.com/aoda-compliance-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-prepare-for-the-private-sector-reporting-deadline/

10/16/2026

Are your 'volunteers' actually employees in disguise?

Volunteer—or employee in disguise? If someone is performing essential, day-to-day work that keeps your nonprofit operating, the label alone may not tell the whole story. Review the relationship, duties, and applicable rules carefully, and get qualified advice when needed. Learn more or book a free HR & employment-law check-in: https://pages.hrcovered.com/ask-darcy-free-hr-employment-law-check-in

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