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Disability Discrimination In Hiring: What Ontario Job Seekers With Health Conditions Need To Know
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Disability Discrimination In Hiring: What Ontario Job Seekers With Health Conditions Need To Know

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Disability Discrimination In Hiring: What Ontario Job Seekers With Health Conditions Need To Know

If you've ever left a job interview feeling dismissed, judged,

Fired While Struggling With PTSD? Here’s What The Law Says
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Fired While Struggling With PTSD? Here’s What The Law Says

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Fired While Struggling With PTSD? Here’s What The Law Says

Understanding PTSD in the Workplace Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is

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

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-07-29T12:41:52-07:00July 29, 2025|Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Contributor, Discipline, Information Security, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Privacy, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention|0 Comments

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

By Haley O'Halloran|2025-07-25T09:50:43-07:00July 25, 2025|Accessibility, Accommodation, Alberta, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Background Checking, British Columbia, 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, Manitoba, Mental Health, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Organizational Development, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Retention, Saskatchewan, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Stress, Yukon|0 Comments

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

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