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2025 Legislative Update: Workplace OHS Anti-Harassment Policies Across Canada

The recent coming into force of legislation in Nova Scotia requiring employers to implement an anti-harassment policy marks a new era of policy alignment across Canadian provinces.

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Accessibility And Artificial Intelligence In The Workplace: Accessible And Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems Draft Standard ASC-6.2

In the workplace, artificial intelligence ("AI") can be a powerful tool that increases productivity while saving time and costs.

Canada Employment

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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Remote Work: Lessons Learned Over The Past 5 Years

The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a defining moment for the working world, especially in terms of the rapid deployment of remote work across several sectors.

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Budget 2025 Includes Proposals To Crack Down On Worker Misclassification

On November 4, 2025, Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, tabled the Liberal Government's federal budget...

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

World Of Work Series: Navigating Global Workforces From An Employment Law Standpoint - From Remote Work To Cross-border Roles (Podcast)

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Le télétravail : revue des enseignements tirés depuis les 5 dernières années

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

B.C.'s Bill 30 Proposes Expanded Job-Protected Leave For Serious Illness Or Injury

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Breach Of Post-Employment Obligations: A Costly Lesson For Employers

Canada Employment

CP

Cox & Palmer

Constructive Dismissal vs. Time Limit

Canada Employment

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

Why Growing Businesses Choose Boutique Employment Law Firms Like SpringLaw

Canada Employment

SL

Spring Law

Budget 2025: Federal Government Proposes Ban On Non-Compete Agreements For Federally Regulated Employers

Canada Employment

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Cassels

AI In The Workplace: What Employers In Ontario Need To Know

Canada Employment

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Termination Pay And Notice Periods In Ontario Employment Law (Video)

Canada Employment

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Psychosocial Risks In The Workplace: New Obligations For Employers In Quebec

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Now Hiring? New Job Posting Rules Take Effect In 2026

Canada Employment

WH

Williams HR Law

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Understanding The 2025 Federal Budget: Implications For Canadian Charities And Non-profits

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Fall Tax Briefing: Trust Tax Structures, Mutual Fund Trust Eligibility, Director Liability And More

WD

Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

The Sad State Of The Duty To Mitigate

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

To Sue Or Not To Sue: Is Commencing A Lawsuit While On Working Notice A Repudiation Of Employment?

In this case, the employee was a Merchandiser and Logistics Coordinator with 30 years of service at an agricultural commodities trading firm.

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Think Better! Refreshing Your Remote Workspace Without Renovation

The way your team works is directly influenced by the spaces they work in. For employers, that means your hybrid or remote workforce's productivity, creativity, and wellness are closely tied to their environment

Canada Employment

SL

Spring Law

Alberta Introduces Teacher Back-to-Work Legislation

On October 28, 2025, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta passed Bill 2: Back to School Act (the "Act"), which has the following stated purpose...

Canada Employment

MR

McLennan Ross LLP

Termination "At Any Time"? A Review Of Recent Developments From Li V Wayfair Canada Inc. And Jones v Strides Toronto

Two recent decisions from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice have added to the evolving debate over whether the phrase "at any time" will automatically render an otherwise valid termination provision...

Canada Employment

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Choosing The Right Employer Service Model In Canada: PEOs Vs EORs Vs Staffing Agencies

Canada Employment

SL

Spring Law

Court Of Appeal Summaries (October 27 – 31, 2025)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

A Sharp Reminder: Doctor's Notes, Last Chance Deals, And Credibility In The Workplace

Canada Employment

C

CCPartners

Burnout Isn't Just A Buzzword: How Mental Health Impacts Healthcare Teams And Workplace Dynamics

Canada Employment

B

Bernardi

When Feedback Turns Into Bullying: The Fine Line Between Constructive Criticism And Harassment

Canada Employment

B

Bernardi

Engager une poursuite contre son employeur pendant la période de préavis travaillé revient-il à répudier le contrat de travail ?

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

Employment Update: Guidance From The Court On The Forfeiture Of Equity Incentives Upon Dismissal

Canada Employment

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

When The Public Crosses The Line: Protecting Municipal Staff From Public Abuse

Canada Employment

B

Bernardi

Festivus For The Rest Of Us (Employment Lawyers): An Airing Of Negotiation-Related Grievances

Canada Employment

PH

Piccolo Heath

Time Theft At The Tailgate: Understanding The Importance Of Trust In The Employment Relationship

Canada Employment

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Employment Update: Guidance From The Court On The Forfeiture Of Equity Incentives Upon Dismissal

For many employees, particularly those holding senior positions, equity incentives form an integral part of their remuneration.

Canada Employment

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

When The Public Crosses The Line: Protecting Municipal Staff From Public Abuse

In recent years, municipalities have made great strides in fostering respectful workplaces.

Canada Employment

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Bernardi

Festivus For The Rest Of Us (Employment Lawyers): An Airing Of Negotiation-Related Grievances

One of my favourite episodes is the one featuring Festivus, a holiday concocted by George's dad. It is a protest against the commercialism of the other December holidays...

Canada Employment

PH

Piccolo Heath

Time Theft At The Tailgate: Understanding The Importance Of Trust In The Employment Relationship

Trust is the foundation of the employment relationship. This is particularly true where employees work independently and largely unsupervised, such as remote workers or employees who work off site.

Canada Employment

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Minimum Wage Increases Now In Effect Across Several Provinces

Canada Employment

SL

Spring Law

Employment Expense Deductions Canada: Luxury Clothing & Home Office Costs

In Samotus v. The King, 2025 TCC 104, the Tax Court of Canada examined whether employees can deduct luxury clothing and home office expenses from their income.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Emploi convenable : l'emploi de commis aux fruits et légumes respecte les limitations fonctionnelles d'un ancien camionneur

Le Tribunal rejette la contestation d'un ancien camionneur demandant que l'emploi de commis aux fruits et légumes ne constitue pas un emploi...

Canada Employment

BS

Bélanger Sauvé

Un enseignant du primaire réintégré malgré sa condamnation au criminel pour sollicitation de services sexuels

Dans une récente affaire, le congédiement d'un enseignant du primaire condamné pour sollicitation de services sexuels dans sa vie privée...

Canada Employment

BS

Bélanger Sauvé

Faute grave et congédiement : quand les activités privées sont incompatibles avec l'état de santé déclaré

Un employeur a découvert qu'une salariée, en congé de maladie pour une dépression majeure, menait depuis plusieurs mois des activités...

Canada Employment

BS

Bélanger Sauvé

Uncooperative Complainant? No Written Complaint? Employer Must Still Investigate

Canada Employment

B

Bernardi

Objective Evidence, Not Bystander Reaction, Key In Workplace Psych Injuries: Alberta Decision

Canada Litigation

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Workplace Incivility And Union Immunity: When To Impose A Disciplinary Measure

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Ontario's Return To Office Mandate: What Does It Mean?

Canada Employment

B

Bernardi

Devriez-Vous Enquêter? Quelques Considérations Pour Les Employeurs De Compétence Fédérale

Canada Employment

RT

Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Government Of Saskatchewan Seeks Public Feedback On Occupational Health And Safety Regulations

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Safeguarding Your Business: Workplace Safety Considerations For Employers On Ontario Construction Projects

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

Awards For Loss Of Wages In The Human Rights Context: They Can Be Higher Than You Think

Canada Employment

B

Bernardi

Now Hiring? New Job Posting Rules Take Effect In 2026

Canada Employment

WH

Williams HR Law

Court Of Appeal Summaries (October 20 – 24, 2025)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Update On The Act To Give Greater Consideration To The Needs Of The Population In The Event Of A Strike Or A Lock-Out

Canada Employment

L,

Langlois Lawyers, LLP

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

Canada Employment

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

A Matter Of Time

Canada Employment

TD

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

Ontario Court Dismisses Case Quoting That Plaintiff's Behaviour At Trial Likely Same As Behaviour At Work

Canada Employment

C

CCPartners

Mental Health Week : Our Commitment To Well-being

Canada Employment

BB

BCF Business Law

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Employment Expense Deductions Canada: Luxury Clothing & Home Office Costs

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Important New Policy Guidance For Intra-Company Transfer Work Permits

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Significant Changes Ahead: New Measures To Limit Temporary Foreign Worker Program In Canada

Canada Employment

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Green and Spiegel

RADIO INTERVIEW – CityNews (Video)

Canada Employment

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Green and Spiegel

I'm Listening: BC Appeal Court Confirms That Secretly Recording Colleagues Constitutes Just Cause

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

La Fête Est Terminée : La Colombie-Britannique Annonce L'entrée En Vigueur De Normes D'emploi Pour Les Travailleurs De Plateformes Numériques

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

AODA Reminder: Approaching Deadline (December 31, 2023) To File Accessibility Compliance Reports

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Wild West: Alberta Labour Board Orders Suspension Of Union Dues For Wildcat Strike

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Unions Mourn British Columbia Arbitrator's Decision That Queen's National Day Of Mourning Was Not A Statutory Holiday

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Impact Of Canada's Two-Year Prohibition On Foreign Purchases Of Residential Property On Foreign Workers And Global Mobility

Canada Employment

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Latest Videos

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Termination Pay And Notice Periods In Ontario Employment Law (Video)

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Fostering Equity, Diversity & Inclusion In The Workplace (Video)

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Fasken

High Wage LMIA – What Is A HIGH WAGE LMIA? (Video)

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INGWE

Pay Transparency: BC Requirements And Potential Changes For Ontario Employers (Video)

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Gowling WLG

The Professionalism Series: The Changing Landscape Of Human Rights In Ontario (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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