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Difficult Conversations in BC Workplaces: Why Managers Delay Them

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By Kristina Kovacevic   Ah, the art of the difficult conversation. It is estimated that around 70% of managers avoid tough talks. In BC workplaces, that silence is costing teams thousands of dollars, top performers, and psychological safety. This pattern is especially problematic in performance management systems, where timely feedback and documentation are essential to […]

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Terminations in BC: Notice, Cause, and What Employers Must Get Right

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By Robin Turnill Terminations are painful for all involved. They are also one of the fastest ways for employers to land in legal trouble or quietly erode trust across an entire organization. Over the past few years, our team at Pivot has seen our clients go through a steady rise in terminations tied to restructuring,

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Competitive Compensation in BC Without Increasing Payroll Costs

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By Kristina Kovacevic   BC employers are feeling the squeeze: wages are rising, pay transparency expectations under BC legislation are growing, and the labour market is still competitive.  Yet many small and mid-sized organizations in BC do not have room in the budget for across-the-board salary increases, making a thoughtful compensation strategy in BC more

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Using AI in Hiring in Ontario (2026)

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By Katie Stargardter   Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations find, screen, and select talent, and Ontario employers using AI in hiring are quickly discovering both opportunities and legal obligations. Whether you’re just thinking about introducing AI tools or already using them, this guide breaks down the essentials, risks, and practical steps. What AI

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Paid Sick Leave in BC (2026): What Employers Need to Know

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By Dessie Barton   Paid sick leave remains a key compliance obligation for British Columbia employers in 2026. While the rules themselves are straightforward, mistakes in eligibility, calculation, and documentation continue to be a common source of Employment Standards Act (ESA) complaints. This article outlines how paid sick leave works in BC today, what employers

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AI Leadership Readiness: Are Ontario Managers Prepared to Lead with Judgment?

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By Kristina Kovacevic   Ontario added more than 17,000 AI jobs in a single year. Private investment reached $2.6 billion, and 70 new AI companies set up shop here. For Ontario’s half a million small and medium-sized businesses, AI is already being used – often faster than leadership has had time to think through the

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Termination Pay in BC (2026): A Complete Employer Guide

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By Dessie Barton   Termination pay remains one of the highest-risk areas of compliance for BC employers. In practice, many Employment Standards Act (ESA) complaints in 2026 are triggered not by underpayment but by timing, documentation, and calculation errors. This article outlines how termination pay works in BC today, when it’s required, how it’s calculated,

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Statutory Holiday Pay in BC (2026): What Employers Need to Know

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By Dessie Barton   Statutory holiday pay continues to be one of the most misunderstood and most frequently challenged areas of employment standards compliance in British Columbia. In 2026, the rules themselves haven’t dramatically changed, but the risk of getting them wrong has increased, particularly for employers with variable schedules, hybrid work, or lean staffing

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Ontario Pay Transparency and Job Posting Requirements: What Ontario-Based Employers Need to Know for 2026

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By Megan Finley   As of January 1, 2026, Ontario will introduce significant new requirements governing job postings and pay transparency under amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). These changes, enacted through the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 and related regulations, will affect employers with 25 or more employees who publicly advertise

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