Bill 25: a challenge and an opportunity for HR

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Often associated with cybersecurity, Bill 25 also profoundly affects human resources. Human resources professionals and business leaders, who handle employees’ personal information on a daily basis, are at the heart of compliance. Understanding Bill 25 This reform modernizes Quebec’s privacy laws and strengthens the right to privacy. It applies to any organization that collects, uses […]

HR procedures: a solid foundation for harmonious labor relations

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These days, human resources management can’t be improvised; it needs clear, organized foundations. It’s often assumed that all companies have structured documentation, such as employment contracts or company policy manuals. However, in small and medium-sized businesses, this is unfortunately not always the case, and increases the risk of non-compliance with current legislation, such as the […]

Office parties for safe celebrations!

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The traditional end-of-year or Christmas party is an important time to celebrate achievements, thank teams and strengthen cohesion. These festivities contribute to a sense of belonging and corporate culture. But beware: your legal obligations don’t take time off! Even if the event takes place outside normal working hours and off the premises, the employer remains […]

Pay equity deadlines in 2025 for 8,986 employers!

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The Pay Equity Act imposes obligations on Quebec companies with an average of 10 or more salaried employees over the course of a calendar year. Pay equity goes further than “equal pay for equal work”, since it requires “equal pay for different but equivalent work”. Employers who fail to comply with the Act are liable […]

Pay transparency on the horizon!

Salary transparency is becoming an unavoidable requirement in several Canadian provinces. As of January 2026, Ontario will require employers with 25 or more employees to post salary ranges in their job advertisements. Although Quebec has not yet legislated on this issue, companies need to be prepared if they are to remain competitive and fair. Pay […]

Amyot Gélinas, Employer of choice!

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Recognition that reflects our organizational culture On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Théâtre Le Patriote in Sainte-Agathe, Amyot Gélinas was awarded the “Employer of Choice” prize by the Chambre de commerce du cœur des Laurentides, in partnership with CNESST. This prestigious distinction underscores our commitment to humane, fair and caring management. For several years now, […]

Protect your assets against the risk of misappropriation

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In a fragile economic climate, every company and individual is faced with increased financial challenges and concerns. Preventing asset misappropriation becomes more important than ever. Asset misappropriation, whether internal fraud, asset theft or financial manipulation, can have disastrous repercussions on an organization’s financial health and reputation. Unfortunately, no matter how many safeguards and processes you […]

Proactive HR measures in times of uncertainty

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For several weeks now, the news has been inundating Quebecers with information about tariff threats, the expansionist ambitions of the President of the United States, and even the risk of recession on both sides of the American border. This economic and political anxiety extends beyond the individual to the workplace. While tariff threats have a […]

NPO: OHS financial assistance

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New financial assistance for NPOs to support occupational health and safety (OHS) programs Recently launched by the CNESST, the PAOSST (Programme d’aide financière aux associations et aux organismes pour des projets de formation et d’information en santé et sécurité au travail) financial assistance program for associations and organizations for occupational health and safety training and […]

Vacations are also an accounting issue

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In the course of our certification mandates, we have seen a significant increase in the number of unused banked vacation hours over the past year. This increase can be explained in part by the labour shortage issue that is being felt in several fields. Staff shortages can make it more difficult for some employees to […]