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Employers In Ontario: Be Aware Of Upcoming New Employer Requirements
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Employers In Ontario: Be Aware Of Upcoming New Employer Requirements

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Employers In Ontario: Be Aware Of Upcoming New Employer Requirements

Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three "Working for Workers"

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Labour Relations In The World Of Tariffs: The Need For Cooperation, Not Confrontation
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Labour Relations In The World Of Tariffs: The Need For Cooperation, Not Confrontation

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Labour Relations In The World Of Tariffs: The Need For Cooperation, Not Confrontation

A continuation in our series for Canadian employers addressing the

Pay Equity Blitz Audits Are Coming For Federally-Regulated Employers
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Pay Equity Blitz Audits Are Coming For Federally-Regulated Employers

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Pay Equity Blitz Audits Are Coming For Federally-Regulated Employers

Over the past few years, federal employers with 10 or

Mental Health In The Workplace: Obligations And Best Practices
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Mental Health In The Workplace: Obligations And Best Practices

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Mental Health In The Workplace: Obligations And Best Practices

The workplace is undergoing a major transformation. The continuation of

No More Sick Notes? What B.C. Employers Need To Know About Bill 11, Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2025

The B.C. government introduced Bill 11 on April 15, 2025,

Ontario Taking Action To Respond To Tariffs

Bottom Line On April 16, 2025, the Government of Ontario

Time To Cast Your Vote – What Employers Need To Know About Their Federal Election Obligations
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Time To Cast Your Vote – What Employers Need To Know About Their Federal Election Obligations

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Time To Cast Your Vote – What Employers Need To Know About Their Federal Election Obligations

Canadians will be heading to the polls on Monday, April

New Requirements And Standards Under The Federal Accessible Canada Act

In late 2023, Accessibility Standards Canada, the governmental entity created

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Top Labour Questions Employers Asked During The Tariff War — And What You Need To Know Now
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Top Labour Questions Employers Asked During The Tariff War — And What You Need To Know Now

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Federal Minimum Wage Moves Up: A Closer Look At The Update

As of April 1, 2025, the minimum wage for federally

An “Exacting Standard”: The Enforceability Of Termination Clauses And The “At Any Time” Conundrum
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An “Exacting Standard”: The Enforceability Of Termination Clauses And The “At Any Time” Conundrum

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An “Exacting Standard”: The Enforceability Of Termination Clauses And The “At Any Time” Conundrum

Baker v Van Dolder's Home Team Inc.1 (Baker) is the latest

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-04-15T11:46:43-07:00April 15, 2025|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Employment Contracts, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Ontario, Organizational Development, Termination|0 Comments

Federal Election 2025: What Canadian Employers Need To Know

With the federal election fast approaching, Canadian employers must adapt

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Legal Considerations For Employers In The Face Of Tariffs And Economic Uncertainty
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Legal Considerations For Employers In The Face Of Tariffs And Economic Uncertainty

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Legal Considerations For Employers In The Face Of Tariffs And Economic Uncertainty

The recent tariffs announced by Canada, the US and other

I Haven’t Taken Vacation In Three Years Because Of Staff Shortages. Am I Entitled To Pay?
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I Haven’t Taken Vacation In Three Years Because Of Staff Shortages. Am I Entitled To Pay?

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I Haven’t Taken Vacation In Three Years Because Of Staff Shortages. Am I Entitled To Pay?

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