Canadian businesses with 100 or more employees, or those with unionized workforces, must develop and publish pay equity plans under federal law. Since the Pay Equity Act came into force on August 31, 2021, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace has shifted from optional best practice to a legal requirement for federally regulated employers, with specific obligations around pay equity analysis, equity target-setting, and annual reporting.
For business owners and HR professionals navigating these requirements, the core challenge isn’t whether to build DEI programs but how to implement them effectively while meeting …