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Employment Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Workplace Ready For 2026?
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Employment Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Workplace Ready For 2026?

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Employment Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Workplace Ready For 2026?

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Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026
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Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026

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Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026

As previously noted in our legislative update earlier this year, significant changes

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-01-08T07:54:38-08:00January 8, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Background Checking, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Information Security, Insolence/ Insubordination, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Mental Health, Ontario, Organizational Development, Performance Reviews, Privacy, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Travel, Work-Life Balance, Workers' Compensation|0 Comments

Bill 30: What B.C. Employers Need To Know About The New Serious Illness Or Injury Leave
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Bill 30: What B.C. Employers Need To Know About The New Serious Illness Or Injury Leave

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Bill 30: What B.C. Employers Need To Know About The New Serious Illness Or Injury Leave

The B.C. government has introduced Bill 30, the Employment Standards (Serious

Changes To Ontario Job Posting Requirements: What Employers Need To Know For 2026
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Changes To Ontario Job Posting Requirements: What Employers Need To Know For 2026

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Changes To Ontario Job Posting Requirements: What Employers Need To Know For 2026

As previewed in our December 2024 article addressing the then‑anticipated job posting

New Leaves For Employees Under The Canada Labour Code
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New Leaves For Employees Under The Canada Labour Code

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New Leaves For Employees Under The Canada Labour Code

As of December 12, 2025, new and expanded leaves have

10 Things Ontario Workers With Invisible Disabilities Need To Know About Long-Term Disability Benefits

Many Ontario workers live with conditions that other people cannot

2025: The Year In Review In Employment Law
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2025: The Year In Review In Employment Law

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2025: The Year In Review In Employment Law

As 2025 comes to a close, Canada's employment law landscape

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-01-28T10:04:20-08:00December 23, 2025|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Background Checking, British Columbia, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Compensation, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Contributor, Discipline, Discrimination, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Performance Reviews, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Saskatchewan, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Wellness, Work Refusals, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress, Yukon|0 Comments

British Columbia Establishes New Illness And Injury Leave

On November 27, 2025, British Columbia Bill 30 received Royal

Working For Workers Seven Act: Key Updates For Ontario Employers

On November 27, 2025, the Ontario government passed the Working for

Is It Racist To Not Want To Talk About Race?
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Is It Racist To Not Want To Talk About Race?

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Is It Racist To Not Want To Talk About Race?

A question that has come up in my work as

Bill 30, Employment Standards (Serious Illness Or Injury Leave) Amendment Act: BC Government Proposes 27-Week Serious Illness Or Injury Leave For Employees
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Bill 30, Employment Standards (Serious Illness Or Injury Leave) Amendment Act: BC Government Proposes 27-Week Serious Illness Or Injury Leave For Employees

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Bill 30, Employment Standards (Serious Illness Or Injury Leave) Amendment Act: BC Government Proposes 27-Week Serious Illness Or Injury Leave For Employees

On October 20, 2025, the BC Legislature introduced Bill 30, Employment

Uncomfortable, Not Unlawful: Emotional Discomfort In The Accommodation Process
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Uncomfortable, Not Unlawful: Emotional Discomfort In The Accommodation Process

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Uncomfortable, Not Unlawful: Emotional Discomfort In The Accommodation Process

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

Social Media And The Workplace: Legal Implications Of Employee Posts For Employers
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Social Media And The Workplace: Legal Implications Of Employee Posts For Employers

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Social Media And The Workplace: Legal Implications Of Employee Posts For Employers

In today's hyper-connected world, employees often use social media to

Practical Approaches For Workplace Accommodation Requests
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Practical Approaches For Workplace Accommodation Requests

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Practical Approaches For Workplace Accommodation Requests

Accommodation under human rights law is a fundamental responsibility for

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