A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal has resolved a long-standing discrepancy in employment law regarding the interpretation of termination clauses in employment agreements. Specifically, several judicial decisions...
How did three years fly by so fast?! To ensure employers in Ontario have met current accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”), a compliance report...
Employers operating in New Brunswick should be aware of the below legislative updates that came into force on June 12, 2026. These changes align with updates we are seeing across...
On June 30, 2026, Prince Edward Island’s new Employment Standards Act (“Act”) came into force, replacing the previous legislative framework and introducing significant changes to minimum employment standards in the province....
As digital assets become more common in retail payments and cross-border transactions, some employers are exploring whether crypto can play a role in employee compensation — not only as an...
A recent decision from an Ontario arbitrator (SEIU, Local 1 and COGIR Canadian RH Management) has provided an important, albeit circumstantially unique, reminder that employee theft remains amongst the most...
A recent case out of Pembroke, Ontario is a reminder to all employers of the importance of cooperation and honesty when subject to a Ministry of Labour investigation – otherwise...
With the growing number of foreign nationals working in Canada, there are some associated challenges that may arise. Our clients are reporting that they are finding out after an offer...
Recent changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) have introduced an extended temporary layoff framework. The changes are now in effect and are relevant for employers managing restructuring or...
In Aguele v. Family Options Inc., the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario provided helpful clarification for employers concerning the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code, particularly in relation to...