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...
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A refresher on refreshments, and navigating seasonal celebrations
Tis the season of celebrations! Hosting a staff holiday party is a great way of showing appreciation to employees, boosting morale, and celebrating year end. These celebrations can come in...
The Risks of Terminating Seasonal Employees: Lessons for Employers
With the colder weather soon to arrive, many employers are preparing to hire seasonal workers for the winter. A recent decision regarding a seasonal worker serves as a reminder to...
Current and coming soon employment law changes in Ontario!
ONTARIO ONLY: Having (playfully) mocked the Ontario government for its profound lack of creativity in naming the statutes by which it has been amending employment related legislation in past e-alerts;...
Employment Standards Updates
British Colombia Effective November 1, 2024, amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to the provision of occupational first aid take effect. These amendments better align BC...
Termination of a Pregnant Employee Proves Costly for Ontario Employer
A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) reminds Ontario employers once again to avoid terminating employees based on a prohibited ground of discrimination, in this case...
Childcare Obligations & the Duty to Accommodate
September means back to school and, for many families, adjusting to a new childcare routine. Let’s take a moment to re-visit and update our understanding of family status accommodation. To...
Accommodation 101: Employees with Disabilities
The legal obligation to accommodate employees with disabilities is a cornerstone of workplace inclusivity and equality. Rooted in human rights, accessibility, and employment standards legislation, the duty to accommodate is...
Case Comment – Remote workers, foreign employers and the common employer doctrine
A recent case out of Nova Scotia is a cautionary tale for foreign employers (including employers who promote ‘work from anywhere’ type policies/programs). In Mian v. Expro Group Canada Inc.,...
Verbal Offer, Offer Letters and Employment Agreements
You have posted for an open position, screened through the resumes, interviewed your top candidates and you are now ready to put out an offer. You chat with the candidate...