HR Zone Policy Checklist
1. Health and safety policy Employers are obligated to create and annually update a written policy on occupational health and safety. They must also establish and uphold a program to
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Company Financing: SAFE agreements, issue equity right away, employee stock options
One of the most common questions we receive is: how do we structure funding, especially in the first stage where you might choose to raise funds from family members and
Part-Time vs Full-Time Employment in Ontario, Canada
Legal Distinctions and Rights: In Ontario, Canada, part-time and full-time workers are entitled to the same minimum standards and rights under employment law, with no legal distinction between the two
Dental Practice Owners : How Does the Canadian Dental Care Plan Impact You?
By Hani Al-Dajane The Canadian Dental Care Plan (“CDCP”) will provide eligible Canadian residents with dental insurance coverage. Beginning in 2024, individuals can apply for the CDCP. To be eligible,
Ontario College of Pharmacists Notice Guide for Purchasing Pharmacies
By Hani Al-Dajane Issuance of a new certificate of accreditation by the OCP is required when a new pharmacy is purchased. A new certificate is required because the Ontario College
Vacation Pay and Vacation Time
What is the difference between vacation pay and vacation time? Vacation pay is an entitlement to all employees and cannot be waived as per the Employment Standards Act. It accumulates
ESA Guide on Holiday Time Off and Pay
Overview Do you know when you get time off? There are 9 Ontario public holidays: Most qualifying employees are entitled to take off work the dates listed above and be paid
New FINTRAC Requirements for Payment Service Providers
As of April 27, 2022, FINTRAC retracted its previous position on merchant servicing and payment processing. Now, certain payment service providers are subject to the requirements under the Proceeds of
Founder Spotlight: Dana Habayeb founder of Faith Consulting
Meet Dana Habayeb – founder, educator, influencer, marketing expert – who experienced a lack of support in her community and decided to start her own company called Faith Consulting to
NFTs: What is an NFT and the legal issues around it?
What is an NFT? NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens”, are unique crypto assets on a blockchain that cannot be interchangeable like a regular dollar bill. It’s ability to authenticate ownership over
How to Apply for a Registered Charity Status in Canada
Registering a Charity in Canada Charities provide immense public benefit in Canada. Whether providing education for women and girls around the world, quality access to healthcare services, environmental efforts,
Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms: Updated Regulations
Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms (CTPs), also known as cryptocurrency exchanges, are online platforms trading in crypto assets. One example of a cryptocurrency exchange is Binance. These platforms are
The Start-Up Visa: Helpful Tips and Procedures
Canada has one of the fastest growing tech sectors in the world according to the BDC. Canada’s tech sector grew twice the rate of Canada’s economy, with 27.6% of 2020’s
Navigating the Challenges of a Co-Founder Breakup
A Co-Founder Breakup Starting your own business is starting a journey. Many business founders set off on this journey with a co-founder or partner, someone that will help navigate the
Founder’s Spotlight: Michelle Liu
We sat down with Michelle Liu, President and Founder of Analytics By Design (ABD)! Michelle was driven by her curiosity to seek answers around the technological changes around us. Michelle
Why Holding Companies?
Basics of Tax and Capital Gain Tax law isn’t written in the most accessible language, but it is extremely detailed. It basically lays out the formulas for calculating the value