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How Close Is Close? The RBC Case And The Emergence Of Fraternization Policies

The Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC") made headlines last year when they fired two executives, over allegations of an undisclosed relationship between them that led to preferential treatment.

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

What Is The DPWRA—and Why Should You Care?

If your business uses an app or digital platform to assign work—think ride-share drivers, food delivery workers, or couriers—new Ontario legislation coming into effect on July 1, 2025, will directly impact you.

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

A Prime Example Of Class Action Defence In The Gig Economy

In Davis v. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, 2025 ONCA 421, the Court of Appeal for Ontario ("ONCA") upheld a motion judge's decision to stay and dismiss a proposed class proceeding against...

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McMillan LLP

McKercher LLP Partner, George A. Green, Employment Matters Podcast Episode 676: Developments In The Canadian Legal Landscape & Pitfalls To Avoid, Brought To You By Employment Law Alliance

McKercher LLP Partner, George A. Green joins Mark Alward for a timely discussion on the Employment Matters Podcast, brought to you by Employment Law Alliance.

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McKercher LLP

Striking A New Balance: What Employers Need To Know About Bill C-58

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Miller Thomson LLP

Are Termination Clauses In Employment Contracts Enforceable?

Canada Employment

Wallace Smith LLP

C-Suite Investigations: Reflections On Investigating Allegations Against Senior Leaders

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Ontario Bill 30: What Employers Need To Know About The Latest Workplace Law Changes In 2025

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Miller Thomson LLP

The Future Of Canadian Pension Governance: Updated Legal Insights

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Just Cause And Dishonesty: When Progressive Discipline Isn't Enough

Canada Employment

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Aird & Berlis LLP

NS Employers: Prepare For New Legal Obligations In September 2025

Canada Employment

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Cox & Palmer

Upcoming Changes To The Canada Labour Code: Equal Pay Requirements

Canada Employment

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Cox & Palmer

New Risks, New Rules: The Advent Of Ontario's Working For Workers Seven Act, 2025

Canada Employment

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Gowling WLG

New OINP Employer Portal Launching On July 2, 2025

Canada Employment

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Gowling WLG

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Canada/U.S. Border: Fact or Fiction

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

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Green and Spiegel

RADIO INTERVIEW – CityNews (Video)

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Green and Spiegel

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

Canada Employment

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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

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Nouvelles de l'Ontario : le projet de loi 149 propose diverses modifications, notamment les obligations de transparence salariale et de divulgation du recours à l'IA dans les offres d'emploi et le projet de loi 79 entre en vigueur

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ontario Updates: Bill 149 Proposes Variety Of Changes Including Pay Transparency And AI Disclosure Requirements For Job Postings, Bill 79 Comes Into Force

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Gig Is Up: British Columbia Announces Incoming Employment Standards For App-Based Gig Workers

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Update On The Pay Transparency Act: British Columbia Government Finally Transparent With Employers On Reporting Requirements

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Employee Benefits & Compensation

What Is The DPWRA—and Why Should You Care?

If your business uses an app or digital platform to assign work—think ride-share drivers, food delivery workers, or couriers—new Ontario legislation coming into effect on July 1, 2025, will directly impact you.

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

Are Termination Clauses In Employment Contracts Enforceable?

If you're concerned about the enforceability of the termination clause in your employment contract, it's important to understand that the answer isn't always straightforward.

Canada Employment

Wallace Smith LLP

Upcoming Changes To The Canada Labour Code: Equal Pay Requirements

The Canada Labour Code (the "Code") may soon require federally regulated employers to review the wage rates of certain employees under the Equal Treatment Wage Rate Rules.

Canada Employment

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Cox & Palmer

Hiring A Contractor vs. An Employee: A Comprehensive Guide For Ontario Businesses

Canada Employment

Pacific Legal PC

Ontario Court Finds Independent Job Search Through Personal Network Does Not Amount To Inducement In Wrongful Dismissal Case

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

BC Supreme Court Decision Offers Cautions About After-acquired Cause And Termination Clauses For Commission-compensated Employees.

Canada Employment

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Federal Pay Equity Compliance: June 30, 2025 Deadline And Compliance Best Practices

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Enjeux De Conformité Pour Les Employeurs Qui Exercent Des Activités Dans Plusieurs Territoires

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

IFW March 2025 Newsletter – The Latest News On The Enforceability Of Termination Provisions

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Israel Foulon Wong

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

The Future Of Canadian Pension Governance: Updated Legal Insights

The Canadian regulatory landscape presents a dynamic mix of regulatory, policy and governance updates that demand careful attention from Canadian pension plan sponsors and administrators.

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Guide to the Canadian Tax Treatment Of Domestic, Foreign Retirement Compensation Arrangements (RCAs) for High-Income Earners: Lessons from Martin v The King

Retirement planning is a cornerstone of long-term financial security, especially for high-income earners and corporate executives whose pensionable earnings often exceed the thresholds permitted under traditional retirement savings vehicles.

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Fired Or Retired? Mitigation, Mathematical Mistakes, And Miscommunication In Wrongful Dismissals

Terminating an employee, especially after a long tenure, can be a turbulent and distressing experience.

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Tierney Stauffer LLP

Family Office Outsourcing

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RSM Canada

BLG obtient la nomination d'un séquestre pour des résidences pour personnes âgées (RPA) en difficulté

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-09 Le Bulletin D'actualités Législatives

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

British Columbia Financial Services Authority Releases Pension-specific Information Security Guideline

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Dentons

How Are Foreign Pension Plans, Income From Foreign Pension Plans Treated By CRA In Canada? A Canadian Tax Lawyer Gives Inside Scoop

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Contributing Factors: 5 Reasons A Pension Plan Is Money Well Spent

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Lawyers Financial

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

How Close Is Close? The RBC Case And The Emergence Of Fraternization Policies

The Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC") made headlines last year when they fired two executives, over allegations of an undisclosed relationship between them that led to preferential treatment.

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

NS Employers: Prepare For New Legal Obligations In September 2025

Beginning September 1, 2025, employers in Nova Scotia will have a new set of obligations surrounding workplace harassment prevention and workplace safety.

Canada Employment

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Cox & Palmer

Client Success Story: Last-Minute WSIAT Application Doesn't Delay Trial

When facing last-minute procedural challenges in employment law cases, it's essential to have experienced legal counsel who can act quickly to protect your rights.

Canada Employment

Wallace Smith LLP

Hiring A Contractor vs. An Employee: A Comprehensive Guide For Ontario Businesses

Canada Employment

Pacific Legal PC

Too Little, Too Late: Just Cause Termination For Non-Culpable Absenteeism After Employer's Repeated Requests For Medical Evidence Went Largely Unanswered

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Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers

Episode 78: Building Diverse Leadership Through Equity And Inclusion (Podcast)

Canada Employment

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Dentons

Correcting Four Misconceptions About Trauma-informed Workplace Investigations

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

$50,000 General Damages For Sexual Harassment- By Affidavit Evidence

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

Alberta Human Rights Commission Considers Employer Obligations During Leave

Canada Employment

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Parlee McLaws

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Human Resources

Unproductive? Systems And Processes Not To Blame?: Respond With Performance Or Disability Management

In this period of continued economic uncertainty, workers are often asked to do more with less.

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

The HR Space: Excessive Absenteeism: When Enough is Enough

Employers often wonder when an employee’s "innocent" or no-fault absences reach a level that warrants termination. Can these employees ever be fired? Yes, is the answer from one New Brunswick labour arbitrator, in Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1252 and Vitalité Health Network.

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Sale Of Assets : What Rules Apply To Restrictive Covenants When The Buyer Employs The Seller?

The important question in this case was to determine whether the restrictive covenants were included as part of an employment contract or business sale.

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Measures For Employers Who Are Victims Of Unfair Competition And Theft Of Confidential Information

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

The HR Space: Québec Contractors Can't Have Their Cake And Eat It Too

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Applying The ITAR Rules And Managing Human Resources: Where Do Things Stand Today?

Canada Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

The HR Space: Is Excessive Internet Use Time Theft?

Canada Employment

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Fasken

British Columbia Says Bulling And Harassment "Are Not Acceptable At Any Level" With Bill 14

Canada Employment

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Dentons

Employment Contract Amendments – A Landmine For Employers

Canada Employment

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McMillan LLP

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Navigating Employer Obligations During Economic Uncertainty (Video)

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Siskinds LLP

The Impact Of The Trump Tariffs On The Workforce (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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

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INGWE

Simona Jellinek Discusses Alleged Sexual Assault By Junior Hockey Players (Video)

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Gluckstein Lawyers

Tout connaitre sur la Loi 42 (Video)

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Fasken (French)

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Conducting Trauma-Informed Workplace Investigations

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

ThinkHouse TUPE Club: Key Questions On A Service Provision Change

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Gowling WLG

Mental Health & Workplace Investigations – Part 2: Applied Lessons From The Field

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

WV Employer Series: Managing An Aging Workforce

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Wilson Vukelich LLP

Workplace Investigation Fundamentals

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Workplace Investigation Fundamentals

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Annual Employment Law Update

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Workplace Investigation Fundamentals

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