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Minimum Wage Increases Now In Effect Across Several Provinces
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Minimum Wage Increases Now In Effect Across Several Provinces

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Minimum Wage Increases Now In Effect Across Several Provinces

As of October 1, 2025, minimum wage rates have officially increased

Bill 30: Serious Illness Or Injury Leave: What BC Employers Need To Know
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Bill 30: Serious Illness Or Injury Leave: What BC Employers Need To Know

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Bill 30: Serious Illness Or Injury Leave: What BC Employers Need To Know

The BC government has introduced Bill 30, which would create a

Navigating Complexities In Workplace Investigations Concerning Systemic Discrimination
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Navigating Complexities In Workplace Investigations Concerning Systemic Discrimination

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Navigating Complexities In Workplace Investigations Concerning Systemic Discrimination

Despite the ongoing political debate regarding DEI initiatives and the

B.C. Decision Highlights Importance Of Clarity In Restrictive Covenants

Does your contractor agreement adequately reflect and protect your business

Addressing Mental Health Concerns In The Workplace
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Addressing Mental Health Concerns In The Workplace

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Addressing Mental Health Concerns In The Workplace

This blog outlines guidance for employers on how to manage

Back For More: Secondary Claims For EI Benefits In Canada
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Back For More: Secondary Claims For EI Benefits In Canada

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Back For More: Secondary Claims For EI Benefits In Canada

Introduction In Canada, Employment Insurance ("EI") provides temporary income support

Crossing The Line: Navigating Current Eligibility Requirements For Accessing Canadian Immigration Benefits At A Port Of Entry
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Crossing The Line: Navigating Current Eligibility Requirements For Accessing Canadian Immigration Benefits At A Port Of Entry

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Crossing The Line: Navigating Current Eligibility Requirements For Accessing Canadian Immigration Benefits At A Port Of Entry

For many years, the available processes for seeking temporary residence

Navigating Indigenous-Specific Hiring: Insights From The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s New Policy Statement And Guide
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Navigating Indigenous-Specific Hiring: Insights From The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s New Policy Statement And Guide

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Navigating Indigenous-Specific Hiring: Insights From The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s New Policy Statement And Guide

In today's evolving workplace, many employers are committed to fostering

Québec’s Act Respecting Occupational Health And Safety: New Provisions In Force As Of Oct. 1, 2025
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Québec’s Act Respecting Occupational Health And Safety: New Provisions In Force As Of Oct. 1, 2025

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Québec’s Act Respecting Occupational Health And Safety: New Provisions In Force As Of Oct. 1, 2025

On Sept. 30, 2021, the National Assembly of Québec passed

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The Season Is Changing … And So Is The Minimum Wage
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The Season Is Changing … And So Is The Minimum Wage

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The Season Is Changing … And So Is The Minimum Wage

A new school year has started and with it comes

CSA Announce Expedited Shelf Prospectus Regime For Well-Known Seasoned Issuers

Overview On August 28, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the

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No Constructive Dismissal: Why A Contractual Lay-Off Provision Is Not A Termination Provision

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

Employer’s Reasonable Safety Steps Defeat Constructive Dismissal Claim
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Employer’s Reasonable Safety Steps Defeat Constructive Dismissal Claim

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Employer’s Reasonable Safety Steps Defeat Constructive Dismissal Claim

While employers are held to a high standard in meeting

The Definition Of Harassment For Federally-regulated Employers
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The Definition Of Harassment For Federally-regulated Employers

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The Definition Of Harassment For Federally-regulated Employers

Although courts have not yet addressed the nuances of this

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