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Gig Worker Rights Expand In Canada As Uber Drivers Unionize In B.C.

Earlier this month, Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., became the first gig workers in Canada to be unionized. On July 2, 2025, the British Columbia Labour Relations Board...

Canada Employment

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Intentional Recruitment Or Inducement? Recent Cases Say…

Many businesses are taking a more intentional approach to recruitment in the current economic environment. In some cases, this can involve actively seeking out top talent from competing firms...

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Dufault Is Not Default: Ontario Court Upholds "At Any Time" Termination Language

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has released its ruling in Li v. Wayfair Canada Inc., [currently unreported – contact me for a copy of the decision], an employment law decision...

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Recrutement intentionnel ou incitation à quitter un emploi? Décisions récentes en la matière

De nombreuses entreprises adoptent une approche plus ciblée en matière de recrutement dans le contexte économique actuel. Dans certains cas, il peut s'agir de chercher activement à recruter...

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 2, 2025)

Canada Employment

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Littler - Canada

No Vesting, No Problem? Ontario Superior Court Enforces RSU Forfeiture On Termination

Canada Employment

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Torys LLP

Preparing For More Change: What The Proposed Working For Workers Seven Act, 2025 Would Mean For Ontario Employers

Canada Employment

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WeirFoulds LLP

Upcoming Requirements For Job Postings Starting January 1, 2026

Canada Employment

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

Ontario, Canada Court Confirms A Clearly Drafted Temporary Layoff Clause Can Protect Employers From Constructive Dismissal Claims

Canada Employment

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Littler - Canada

Judicial Review Restores Clarity On Mandatory Vaccination Policies

Canada Employment

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Fasken

A New Era Of Labour Mobility In Canada

Canada Government

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Miller Thomson LLP

Layoff Provision Not A "Termination Provision": Ontario Court Provides Further Guidance On Interpretation Of Employment Agreements

Canada Employment

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McMillan LLP

L'avenir de la gouvernance des régimes de retraite canadiens : nouvelles perspectives juridiques

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Summary Judgment In Wrongful Dismissal Even When Just Cause Alleged

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Update On Voluntary Disclosure: Créations Guimel Inc. v. Canada (National Revenue), 2025 FC 814 – Reviewing CRA's Duty Of Procedural Fairness In VDP In Applications

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

2025 Global In-House Counsel Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Profession From ICW | Mondaq

Worldwide Law Practice

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Tokenized Carbon Credits: How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Carbon Markets

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Timing Isn't Everything: Termination Upon Return From A Protected Leave Of Absence

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Implications Of The GENIUS Act On Stablecoins In Canada

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

Canada Increases Wage Threshold Under The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced an increase in the wage threshold under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), effective June 27, 2025.

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

New Regulations For Gig Workers In Ontario And British Columbia

Canada's gig economy continues to grow steadily, with nearly half a million Canadians now engaged in this type of work. Many businesses rely on this form of highly flexible labour...

Canada Employment

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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 of Justice emphasized the importance of a substance-over-form analysis in the interpretation of employment agreements...

Canada Employment

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Bennett Jones LLP

Inducement And Invalid Termination Provision Prove Costly For Employer

Inducing an employee to leave secure employment can be costly for an employer when it comes to a termination of employment without cause. Inducement is an argument that is often advanced by employees, but not always successfully.

Canada Employment

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WeirFoulds LLP

Employment Law Considerations For Founders In Emerging Companies

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Changes

Canada Employment

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MLT Aikins LLP

Ontario Is Still Working For Workers—Ontario Government Introduces Its Seventh Working For Workers Act

Canada Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Nova Scotia Court Voids Cross-Canada Termination Clause: A Cautionary Tale For National Employers?

Canada Employment

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Cassels

Tax Obligations And Tax Remittances For Employees Versus Contractors, Misclassification Of Employees In Canada's Trucking Industry

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

International Remote Workers And The ESA: Key OLRB Ruling Explained

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Unlimited Vacation: Dream Or Drama?

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

Licenciement collectif: des changements guettent-ils les employeurs de juridiction fédérale ?

Canada Employment

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BCF Business Law

Another Win For Employers: Enforceability Of Termination Provisions Does Not Impact Contractual Right To Layoff

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

"Canadianizing" Employment Agreements And Challenges To Mitigation

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Canada Increases Wage Threshold Under The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced an increase in the wage threshold under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), effective June 27, 2025.

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Licenciement collectif: des changements guettent-ils les employeurs de juridiction fédérale ?

Pour les employeurs de juridiction fédérale, la partie III du Code canadien du travail (le « CCT ») énonce les règles applicables pour les licenciements individuels et collectifs.

Canada Employment

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BCF Business Law

Another Win For Employers: Enforceability Of Termination Provisions Does Not Impact Contractual Right To Layoff

In the recent case of Taylor v Salytics Inc., 2025 ONSC 3461, the Superior Court of Justice (the "Court") held that the enforceability of termination provisions in an employment contract...

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

"Canadianizing" Employment Agreements And Challenges To Mitigation

In the recent case of Boyle v. Salesforce.com, 2025 ONSC 2580, the Superior Court of Justice (the "Court") discussed the enforceability of employment contracts containing references...

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Québec Court Of Appeal Clarifies The Duty To Reassign Pregnant Workers

Canada Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Long-Term Illness Leave Now In Effect For Ontario Employees

On June 19, 2025, a new leave of absence benefit was implemented under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Section 49.8 now provides qualifying employees with Long-Term Illness Leave.

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Transitioning A Law Firm In Saskatchewan: 10 Critical Points To Consider When Closing Or Selling Your Legal Practice

Closing a law firm is a complex and lengthy process requiring careful planning, adherence to regulatory requirements, and mitigation of legal risks.

Canada Employment

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Procido LLP

Employment & Labour: Mid-Year Review

As we approach the second half of 2025, the pace of change in Ontario employment law shows no signs of slowing. Ontario continues to lead the charge with sweeping legislative reforms...

Canada Employment

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Cassels

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?

Canada Employment

Wallace Smith LLP

Upcoming Changes To The Canada Labour Code: Equal Pay Requirements

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

Canada Employment

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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

Canada Employment

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Israel Foulon Wong

Ontario Introduces Bill 30, Working For Workers Seven Act, 2025

Canada Employment

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Bennett Jones LLP

Don't Use Severance As Leverage: Courts Are Not Impressed

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

Disability Insurance: 4 Myths And Realities

Canada Employment

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Lawyers Financial

Commentary On Vaes C. Service D'administration PCR Ltée — Reminder To Employers: Be Careful About The Circumstances And Manner In Which Employment Is Terminated

Canada Employment

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Preparing For Ontario's New Pay Transparency Rules

Canada Employment

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Cassels

Wage Hikes And Legal Spikes: What Employers Need To Know About Minimum Wage

Canada Employment

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Miller Titerle + Company

Congédiement d'un employé d'hôpital pour inconduite : un conseil d'arbitrage en décide autrement

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

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Green and Spiegel

HR Toolbox: A Complete Guide To The LMIA Process In Canada

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

What Are The CRA Tax Breaks For Canadian Caregivers? Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC), And The Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Quebec Employers: Extension Of Refusal To Process And Changes To Eligibility For Facilitated LMIA Process

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Green and Spiegel

Canadian Tax Traps For Professional Athletes Entering, Leaving, Or Playing In Canada: Tax-Planning Considerations For Cross-Border Professional Athletes

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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

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

Canada Employment

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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

Canada Employment

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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

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