RLB Blog

Every employee has an employment agreement.  Whether it be verbal or written, implied or explicit, indefinite, or limited.  Sometimes, despite best efforts, employment agreements can even be created unintentionally, which can present unnecessary liability for the parties involved.  Should any form of dispute arise, enforceable employment agreements are much more reliable and can result in less costly remediation.

Whether you are a US resident or not, it is important that all individuals understand US estate tax and how it can affect them upon death. Estate taxes are taxes that are imposed on the transfer of a person’s estate after their death. These taxes can be imposed by both the United States government and the Canadian government, and they can significantly impact the value of an estate.  

In the dynamic landscape of Ontario's labour market, staying informed about the latest legislative developments is crucial for both employers and employees alike. In 2023, the realm of employment laws underwent a profound transformation, introducing a series of impactful changes. These latest revisions to the Working for Workers Act, 2023 continue to reshape the landscape for both employers and employees.

It is the start of a new year and RLB is thrilled to share the news of the advancement of four of our team members within the organization. We are excited to welcome these individuals into leadership positions within RLB and look forward to their contributions to our team. 

RLB  PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR MANAGER ALEXANDER DI LELLO

Initially proposed during the 2021 Federal Budget, the Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) and the commentary around it has continued to evolve over recent months. Intended as a tax on vacant or underused housing in Canada owned by non-residents, the UHT has attracted a lot of additional attention primarily due to its wide-reaching filing requirements and severe late filing penalties. 

Many organizations adopt policies that do not tolerate any form of outward harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace, but what about more covert behaviours? It is important to promote our own self-awareness, as well as within our workplaces to be alert to microaggressions.

The 2018 Federal budget released draft legislation relating to new trust reporting requirements applicable for trust year-ends ending on or after December 31, 2021. The draft legislation received Royal Assent to be applicable for trust year-ends ending on or after December 31, 2023. The new legislation changes the tax return filling requirements for trusts and additional trust information disclosure requirements were introduced. The new trust information disclosure requirements will be formulate part of your annual T3 Trust Tax Return on Schedule 15.

The Canadian government has implemented the Dental Care Measures Act which will provide dental benefits to all eligible Canadians.  The eligibility is based on residency in Canada, income reported on tax filing (family income $90,000 or less), and uninsured status.

The Ontario government has implemented legislation requiring temporary help agencies and recruiters to obtain formal licenses. A takeaway for employers is that businesses that use temporary help agencies or recruiters should be aware that as of July 1, 2024, it will be a violation of the Employment Standards Act to knowingly engage or use the services of a temporary help agency or recruiter who is not licensed. Originally the compliance date was January 1, 2024; it has now been extended to July 1, 2024.