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Important Changes To Workplace Laws Impacting Ontario Employers

By now, Ontario employers should be familiar with the Working for

Long-Term Illness Leave Now In Effect For Ontario Employees

On June 19, 2025, a new leave of absence benefit

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-07-04T10:18:35-07:00July 4, 2025|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Contributor, Discipline, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Ontario, Organizational Development, PROVINCES, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Travel, Work-Life Balance|0 Comments

Turned Away For Being Trans: What The Bar Lucky 7 Case Tells Us About Workplace Discrimination
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Turned Away For Being Trans: What The Bar Lucky 7 Case Tells Us About Workplace Discrimination

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Turned Away For Being Trans: What The Bar Lucky 7 Case Tells Us About Workplace Discrimination

Trans rights are facing alarming setbacks around the world. In

Don’t Use Severance As Leverage: Courts Are Not Impressed
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Don’t Use Severance As Leverage: Courts Are Not Impressed

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Don’t Use Severance As Leverage: Courts Are Not Impressed

The Ontario Superior Court recently reminded employers that employment agreements

Terminating A Remote Employee
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Terminating A Remote Employee

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Terminating A Remote Employee

Remote work is here to stay, creating complexity when it's

The Top 5 Outdated HR Policies That May Need A 2025 Refresh
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The Top 5 Outdated HR Policies That May Need A 2025 Refresh

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The Top 5 Outdated HR Policies That May Need A 2025 Refresh

The world of work has evolved rapidly in the last

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-09-02T10:43:05-07:00June 19, 2025|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, British Columbia, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Discrimination, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, HR Leadership, Information Security, Insolence/ Insubordination, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Prince Edward Island, Privacy, PROVINCES, Québec, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Saskatchewan, Sexual Harassment, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Vacations, Yukon|0 Comments

Navigating Employee Sick Leave And Medical Documentation

Employers often have questions about the information they can request

The Latest Changes To The Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000

Several 2024 amendments to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) will

A New Long Leave: Working For Workers Six Act, 2024 And The Changes Continue
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A New Long Leave: Working For Workers Six Act, 2024 And The Changes Continue

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A New Long Leave: Working For Workers Six Act, 2024 And The Changes Continue

Bill 229 - Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (the "Act") received

Beyond Succession: What Happens When Workplace Investigations Hit Home (Podcast)
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Beyond Succession: What Happens When Workplace Investigations Hit Home (Podcast)

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Beyond Succession: What Happens When Workplace Investigations Hit Home (Podcast)

Listen here. What happens when the person at the center

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-06-09T08:55:02-07:00June 9, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Mind The Gaps: Bonus Entitlements, Mitigation Pitfalls & Inducement Myths In Boyle V. Salesforce.com
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Mind The Gaps: Bonus Entitlements, Mitigation Pitfalls & Inducement Myths In Boyle V. Salesforce.com

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Mind The Gaps: Bonus Entitlements, Mitigation Pitfalls & Inducement Myths In Boyle V. Salesforce.com

The recent Ontario Superior Court decision in Boyle v. Salesforce.com, provides

Navigating Workforce Changes Amid Tariffs And Price Increases
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Navigating Workforce Changes Amid Tariffs And Price Increases

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Navigating Workforce Changes Amid Tariffs And Price Increases

As economic pressures mount due to tariffs and rising costs,

What To Do When You Receive A Demand Letter From A Terminated Employee’s Lawyer:
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What To Do When You Receive A Demand Letter From A Terminated Employee’s Lawyer:

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What To Do When You Receive A Demand Letter From A Terminated Employee’s Lawyer:

Receiving a demand letter from a lawyer representing a former

Are You Ready For June 1? New French Language Obligations For Québec Employers With 25 To 49 Employees

The Charter of the French Language continues to evolve – bringing

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