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Attention Ontario Employers: There Is A New Guide To Recent And Upcoming Employment Law Changes
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Attention Ontario Employers: There Is A New Guide To Recent And Upcoming Employment Law Changes

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Attention Ontario Employers: There Is A New Guide To Recent And Upcoming Employment Law Changes

The Province of Ontario recently introduced a guide ("Guide") to help employers

Workplace Investigations: Perfection Is Not The Standard
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Workplace Investigations: Perfection Is Not The Standard

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Workplace Investigations: Perfection Is Not The Standard

A recent decision of Ontario's Superior Court of Justice provides

“How Can We Help?” Considering Accommodation For Persons With Disabilities In Workplace Investigations
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“How Can We Help?” Considering Accommodation For Persons With Disabilities In Workplace Investigations

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“How Can We Help?” Considering Accommodation For Persons With Disabilities In Workplace Investigations

In my previous blog post, You Ought to Know? Rethinking the

Canada Implements Temporary Employment Insurance Measures Responsive To Economic Impacts Of Trade War
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Canada Implements Temporary Employment Insurance Measures Responsive To Economic Impacts Of Trade War

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Canada Implements Temporary Employment Insurance Measures Responsive To Economic Impacts Of Trade War

The federal government of Canada recently amended the Employment Insurance

When “Yes” Doesn’t Mean Yes: How Civil Courts Look At Consent In Sexual Assault Cases Differently Than Criminal Courts
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When “Yes” Doesn’t Mean Yes: How Civil Courts Look At Consent In Sexual Assault Cases Differently Than Criminal Courts

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When “Yes” Doesn’t Mean Yes: How Civil Courts Look At Consent In Sexual Assault Cases Differently Than Criminal Courts

Like many, I have been distressed by the news of

C11 Work Permit Renewal As A Business Owner: What You Should Know
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C11 Work Permit Renewal As A Business Owner: What You Should Know

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C11 Work Permit Renewal As A Business Owner: What You Should Know

With immigration points being harder to obtain and fewer clear

A Risk “At Any Time”: Ontario Court Voids Another Termination Clause

In Baker v. Van Dolder's Home Tech Inc. 1, the employee sued

Be Careful What You Text – It Might Be A Binding Contract
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Be Careful What You Text – It Might Be A Binding Contract

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Be Careful What You Text – It Might Be A Binding Contract

Previously printed in the LexisNexis Labour Notes Newsletter. In Kambere v. Castillo, 2024 BCCRT

2025 Federal Election In Review

Torys' Canadian and New York offices will be providing regular briefs on

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New Sick Leave Rules Coming Soon: What BC Employers Need To Know

On April 15, 2025, the BC Government introduced Bill 11,

Considering Downsizing? Here Is What British Columbia Employers Need To Know

In times of economic uncertainty, employers in British Columbia may

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

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