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Ontario Superior Court Upholds “At Any Time” Termination Clause Post-Dufault

Summary A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of

Gig Worker Rights Expand In Canada As Uber Drivers Unionize In B.C.
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Gig Worker Rights Expand In Canada As Uber Drivers Unionize In B.C.

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Gig Worker Rights Expand In Canada As Uber Drivers Unionize In B.C.

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Employment Update: Ontario Introduces The Working For Workers Seven Act, 2025

The Ontario government continues to propose significant reforms to the

“At Any Time And For Any Reason” Termination Clause Found Enforceable

Over the past few years, Ontario law with respect to

Dufault Is Not Default: Ontario Court Upholds “At Any Time” Termination Language
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Dufault Is Not Default: Ontario Court Upholds “At Any Time” Termination Language

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Dufault Is Not Default: Ontario Court Upholds “At Any Time” Termination Language

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has released its ruling

What Happens If An Employee’s Work Permit Expires?
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What Happens If An Employee’s Work Permit Expires?

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What Happens If An Employee’s Work Permit Expires?

For the next few months, I will be answering some

What Québec’s New AI Guidelines Mean For Canadian Businesses
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What Québec’s New AI Guidelines Mean For Canadian Businesses

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What Québec’s New AI Guidelines Mean For Canadian Businesses

The Commission d'accès à l'information (CAI)—Québec's privacy regulator—has released a

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Caution to Employers Drafting Employment Contracts: Words Matter
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Caution to Employers Drafting Employment Contracts: Words Matter

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Caution to Employers Drafting Employment Contracts: Words Matter

Recent cases over the first half of 2025 are providing

New Regulations For Gig Workers In Ontario And British Columbia

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Avoiding Discrimination Claims: The Employer’s Guide To Compliant Hiring And Terminations
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Avoiding Discrimination Claims: The Employer’s Guide To Compliant Hiring And Terminations

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Avoiding Discrimination Claims: The Employer’s Guide To Compliant Hiring And Terminations

Hiring and terminating employees are two of the most critical

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Ontario Court Confirms Temporary Lay-Off Clause Is Distinct From Termination Clause

In Taylor v Salytics Inc., 2025 ONSC 3461 (Taylor), the Ontario Superior Court

Crossing Borders With Confidence: Summer Travel Tips For A Smooth Journey

Below we provide our recommendations for best practices for travel

Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Changes
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Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Changes

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Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Changes

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From BBQs To Boundaries: Summer Event Tips Every Employer Should Know
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From BBQs To Boundaries: Summer Event Tips Every Employer Should Know

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From BBQs To Boundaries: Summer Event Tips Every Employer Should Know

Summer's here, and that means it's prime time for employers

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