Employment Law and Labour Law

Canadian taxpayers who pay for a lawyer often assume the bill is simply a cost of doing business, or a cost of life, with no tax consequence either way.

Registered Disability Savings Plans offer eligible Canadians a powerful tool to build tax-deferred savings for life after 60, complete with government matching grants up to $70,000 and bonds up to $20,000. Despite these significant benefits, only one-third of eligible Canadians have opened an RDSP. Understanding how these plans work, including contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and eligibility requirements, can help individuals with disabilities secure their financial future.

Many immigrants had a career before they moved to Canada and they might be eligible to receive a foreign pension from another country.

Canadian taxpayers who pay for a lawyer often assume the bill is simply a cost of doing business, or a cost of life, with no tax consequence either way.

De nouvelles règles sur l’égalité de traitement entreront en vigueur le 20 octobre 2026 pour les employeurs sous réglementation fédérale. Ces règles ont été introduites dans le cadre du projet de loi C-86, Loi no 2 d’exécution du budget de 2018, qui prévoyait notamment des modifications au Code canadien du travail (le « Code »).

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision establishes that restricted stock units (RSUs) constitute a "term or condition of employment" under the Employment Standards Act, potentially entitling terminated employees to continued vesting during their notice period. The ruling in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd. resulted in a US $4.7 million award and raises critical questions about whether standard forfeiture clauses in RSU agreements can lawfully cut off vesting upon termination.

DRG Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd retrenched three employees in January 2023. The employees referred an unfair dismissal dispute, which found its way to the Labour Court.

Family offices today face growing complexity driven by generational transitions, a growing number of family stakeholders...

The reemergence of supply chain uncertainty as a key business concern is an impetus for middle market companies to explore how technologies and outsourced solutions can boost their supply chain resilience.

As startups grow, there comes a time when founders are unable to do everything on their own and decide to hire their first employee. Reaching the stage of hiring the first employee can be a significant, and exciting, milestone for a startup.

Growing hospitality businesses in Ontario often overlook critical employment systems while investing heavily in operational infrastructure. Without properly drafted employment agreements and workplace policies, restaurant operators may face significant legal exposure, particularly during terminations where common law notice can far exceed statutory minimums.

Canadian employers face evolving restrictions on requesting sick notes from employees, with Manitoba and Prince Edward Island implementing new thresholds in 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines when employers can legally require medical documentation across all Canadian jurisdictions and outlines critical compliance steps for multi-jurisdictional organizations.