An unfortunate reality for many Canadian employers is that our common law legal system consistently moves the goalposts for what is considered enforceable language in an employment agreement. The result...
Federal Effective October 20, 2026, federally regulated employers will see a change to the Canadian Labour Code and its Regulations. Section 182 has been updated to include language that prohibits...
The Ontario Court of Appeal has provided important guidance regarding an employer’s ability to temporarily lay off an employee without triggering a claim for constructive dismissal. In Taylor v. Salytics...
The Ontario Court of Appeal has released an important decision for employers offering Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) and other equity-based compensation. In Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd., 2026 ONCA 572,...
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...