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Alberta Employers – Time To Update Your Employment Contracts!

The Alberta Court of Justice in Sprong v Chinook Lifecare Association,

Termination Protection For Remote Workers

Proposed changes in Ontario would make remote workers eligible for

Employer Awarded Damages For Remote Worker’s Time Theft

The advent of remote work has introduced various risks for

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Secret Recordings In The Workplace Can Lead To Dismissal

The British Columbia Court of Appeal decision Shalagin v. Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, 2023 [...]

In Search Of Clarity In Matters Of Psychological Workplace Injuries

Far from clearing, the fog only thickens when it comes to the recognition of a psychological work [...]

Workplace Culture As An Excuse: Can A “Racist Culture” Be A Mitigating Factor?

A recent Alberta arbitration decision puts renewed focus on a familiar argument in workplace [...]

Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee [...]

Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?

Cynthia Lazar answers labour & employment questions in The Globe and Mail. THE QUESTION I was [...]

British Columbia To Eliminate Sick Notes For Short-Term Absences: What Employers Need To Know

Effective this fall, Bill 11 will amend the Employment Standards Act to remove the requirement for [...]

Ontario Job Postings In 2026: Salary Ranges, “Is This Role Actually Open?”, And AI Screening Disclosures

Scrolling job boards in 2026 can feel like decoding a new kind of fine print. Some postings are [...]

Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer’s Obligations?

At the beginning of the year, the Administrative Labour Tribunal (the "ALT") handed down a landmark [...]

EI Sickness Benefits And Long-Term Disability In 2026: How To Avoid Gaps, Offsets, And Denials When You Can’t Work

When you stop working for medical reasons, the first question is often practical, not legal: how do [...]

Alberta Extends Long-Term Illness And Injury Leave To 27 Weeks

With the new year comes new considerations for employers, particularly as they relate to the [...]

Employment & Labour – Top Ten Decisions Of 2025

This year has introduced important changes across the employment and labour landscape. We have [...]

Year In Review 2025: Canadian Digital Policy

Canada's digital policy agenda was reshaped in 2025 as elections, prorogation, and legislative [...]

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

A new year brings fresh plans, renewed energy, and big goals for growing your business. But January [...]

Ontario Job Posting Rules Take Effect On January 1, 2026

As previously noted in our legislative update earlier this year, significant changes are coming to [...]

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