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Amazon’s Bold Return-To-Office Policy: A Legal Perspective
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Amazon’s Bold Return-To-Office Policy: A Legal Perspective

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Amazon’s Bold Return-To-Office Policy: A Legal Perspective

Effective January 2, 2025, Amazon employees worldwide were mandated to

Ontario, Canada: February 27, 2025 — Some Employees May Be Entitled To Paid Time Off To Vote
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Ontario, Canada: February 27, 2025 — Some Employees May Be Entitled To Paid Time Off To Vote

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Ontario, Canada: February 27, 2025 — Some Employees May Be Entitled To Paid Time Off To Vote

The 2025 Ontario provincial election will take place on February

Tale As Old As Time? Preliminary Thoughts On The Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Sexual Harassment Suit
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Tale As Old As Time? Preliminary Thoughts On The Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Sexual Harassment Suit

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Tale As Old As Time? Preliminary Thoughts On The Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Sexual Harassment Suit

There may be more pressing news right now, but the

Politics At Work: Managing Political Speech In The Workplace
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Politics At Work: Managing Political Speech In The Workplace

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Politics At Work: Managing Political Speech In The Workplace

With election season likely around the corner, Canadian employers may

Managing Temporary Workplace Disruptions: Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans And The Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program
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Managing Temporary Workplace Disruptions: Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans And The Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program

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Managing Temporary Workplace Disruptions: Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans And The Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program

As discussed in our FTR Now articles of February 6, 2025 and February 14, 2025,

Love Is In The Air? Investigating Romantic Relationships In The Workplace
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Love Is In The Air? Investigating Romantic Relationships In The Workplace

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Love Is In The Air? Investigating Romantic Relationships In The Workplace

At some point in their careers, most investigators will be

Amazon’s Québec Shutdown: What It Means For Canadian Workers And Union Rights

On February 5th, 2025, The CSN Union called on Canadian

Employers Cannot Terminate Employment “At Any Time”: Ontario Court

Bottom Line The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "Court")

Immigration And Border Officers Can Now Cancel Visas, Work And Study Permits
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Immigration And Border Officers Can Now Cancel Visas, Work And Study Permits

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Immigration And Border Officers Can Now Cancel Visas, Work And Study Permits

Immigration and Border Services officers now have authority to cancel

Adopting AI In Employment Practices
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Adopting AI In Employment Practices

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Adopting AI In Employment Practices

The increased sophistication, availability, and use of AI technologies is

The Courts In Ontario Continue To Find Common Language In Termination Clauses Unenforceable
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The Courts In Ontario Continue To Find Common Language In Termination Clauses Unenforceable

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The Courts In Ontario Continue To Find Common Language In Termination Clauses Unenforceable

Both employers and employees often do not understand the significance

Preparing For Tariffs: Workforce Planning During Economic Slowdown
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Preparing For Tariffs: Workforce Planning During Economic Slowdown

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Preparing For Tariffs: Workforce Planning During Economic Slowdown

Canada has spent the past two years recovering from high

12 Ways HR Directors Can Track Metrics to Gauge Organizational Impact and Effectiveness
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12 Ways HR Directors Can Track Metrics to Gauge Organizational Impact and Effectiveness

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12 Ways HR Directors Can Track Metrics to Gauge Organizational Impact and Effectiveness

Human Resources (HR) departments can track numerous metrics to gauge

Court Of Appeal Sends Expensive Message To Employer For Termination Post-Medical Leave
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Court Of Appeal Sends Expensive Message To Employer For Termination Post-Medical Leave

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Court Of Appeal Sends Expensive Message To Employer For Termination Post-Medical Leave

The recent decision of Krmpotic v. Thunder Bay Electronics Limited, 2024

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