EI PILOT PROJECT
In response to the economic uncertainty expected from the threat and/or introduction of tariffs by trading partners, the federal government introduced amendments to the employment insurance (“EI”) regulations, Pilot Project...
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The Duty to Mitigate: A Refresher
In working with your e2r® Advisors, you may have heard us refer to an employee’s duty to ‘mitigate’ their losses following the termination of their employment. The employee’s duty to...
Minimum Wage in Ontario to Increase Effective October 1, 2025
On April 1, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced that the general minimum wage will increase from $17.20 per hour to $17.60 per hour effective October 1, 2025. This change...
The Court Strikes Again…
While we always hate to be the bearer of bad news – it seems the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has, once again, elected to make life more difficult for...
Special Measures Announced to the EI Work-Sharing Program in Response to U.S. Tariffs
In an effort to assist employers navigate the current and possible future U.S. tariffs, the federal government announced on March 7, 2025 special measures to the Employment Insurance (EI) Work-Sharing...
Progressive Discipline: Case Review
Further to our e-Learning yesterday, progressive discipline is an established system where the severity of the consequences increases with each infraction of workplace rules, policies, procedures or standards. Typical “progression”...
Legislative Update – ONTARIO
In December, Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229) received Royal Assent and we’ve outlined below the key legislative changes of interest to Ontario employers: Employment Standards Act,...
What Are an Employers Obligations for The Upcoming Ontario Election?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called a snap election, tentatively scheduled to take place on February 27, 2025. What do employers need to know about the rights an employee has...
Case Law Update: Common Law or Common Sense?
As we move into 2025, we’ve highlighted below some recent and important legal decisions in employment law comparing and contrasting Alberta and Ontario decisions. ALBERTA: In the case of Singh...
New Year Checklist: Starting the Year Off Right
Happy New Year! We hope that you all had a lovely holiday season. As we usher in the new year and return to post holiday to-do lists, this is a...