Through the Canadian Labour and Employment Law blog, our lawyers provide legal updates and practical insights to help clients understand, prepare for and respond to the latest domestic and cross-border Labour and Employment issues affecting Canadian and multinational employers.
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- Changes to Taxation of Stock Options and Capital Gains – Effective Immediately (June 28, 2024)
Authors: Josephine Chuk and Barbara Klementz
- UPDATE: Ontario Passes Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, Imposing Pay Transparency Requirements Among Other Things (March 27, 2024)
Authors: Jeremy Hann and Juliette Mestre
- Shore Up 2024 Planning by Tuning into Canadian Employer Update (Webinar Recording) (February 14, 2024)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Jennifer Bernardo, Jeremy Hann, Stephanie MacIntosh, Matthew De Lio, Juliette Mestre, Rono Khan, Dave Bushuev, Eleanor Dennis and Ajanthana Anandarajah
- Reminder for Federal Employers: Changes to Termination Notice Period in Effect NOW (February 13, 2024)
Authors: Andrew Shaw and Rono Khan
- Ontario Poised to Pass Major Changes to Job Posting Requirements (November 16, 2023)
Authors: Jeremy Hann and Juliette Mestre
- Update: New Guidance Details Requirements Under the British Columbia Pay Transparency Act (November 1, 2023)
Authors: Jeremy Hann and Juliette Mestre
- Best Practices for Employers Amidst Signs of a Labour Union Resurgence (October 26, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw and Dave Bushuev
- An Emerging Tort of Harassment in Canada? (August 22, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw and Rono Khan
- Beyond the Playground: Legal Updates and Best Practices for Employers to Address Workplace Cyberbullying (Video) (August 22, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw and Rono Khan
- Not-So-Temporary Licensing Requirements and Other New Rules for Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters in Ontario (August 17, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw and Matthew De Lio
- A Change in Employment Terms is No Longer Required to Constitute Prima Facie Family Status Discrimination – The British Columbia Court of Appeal Clarifies (August 16, 2023)
Authors: Dave Bushuev
- Digging into the Amended Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act Mining Regulation (July 25, 2023)
Authors: William Watson and Matthew De Lio
- Canada’s First-ever Tech Talent Strategy (July 13, 2023)
Authors: Stephanie MacIntosh and Nell Slochowski
- The Legislative Push for Pay Transparency in Canada Mirrors Global Trend (June 29, 2023)
Authors: Jeremy Hann and Juliette Mestre
- Addressing Labour Shortages in Canada through Changes to Express Entry (June 20, 2023)
Authors: Stephanie MacIntosh and Nell Slochowski
- Global Employment Law Fastpass | Listen in to our Americas Update (May 25, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Benjamin Ho and Lilliana Hernandez-Salgado
- Supply Chain Transparency Legislation in Canada – New Risk for Brands for Violations of Human and Labor Rights (May 16, 2023)
Authors: Kevin Coon, Julia Webster and Jing Xu
- What Do Employers in Quebec Need to Know About New OHS Rules? (May 12, 2023)
Author: Ajanthana Anandarajah
- Workplace Accessibility Reports under Ontario’s AODA Due by December 31, 2023 (May 1, 2023)
Authors: Dave Bushuev and Jeremy Hann
- Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 Carries on First Reading, with Potential for Major Changes Ahead (March 28, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Dave Bushuev and Rono Khan
- The Changed Substratum Doctrine Strikes Again – Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Massive Damages Award Where Employee’s Duties Significantly Expanded (March 22, 2023)
Author: Dave Bushuev
- Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act Naloxone Kit Requirements Come into Force June 1, 2023 (March 1, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw and Matthew De Lio
- Canadian Employer Update 2023 Recap (Webinar and Takeaways Checklist)(February 8, 2023)
Authors: Jennifer Bernardo, Jeremy Hann, Andrew Shaw, Ajanthana Anandarajah, Dave Bushuev, Matthew De Lio, Rono Khan, Junaid Malik, Juliette Mestre and Nell Slochowski
- ABCA Contemplates Enhanced Gatekeeping in Employee Compensation Class Action Certification (January 27, 2023)
Authors: Dave Bushuev and Brendan O'Grady
- Top Canadian Labour & Employment Law Developments of 2022 (January 17, 2023)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Dave Bushuev, Rono Khan and Juliette Mestre
- For Your Consideration – Update Employment Agreements Before End-of-Year Bonuses (December 12, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Dave Bushuev and Rono Khan
- Immigration Compliance Changes – Are You Ready? (December 6, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, William Watson and Sarah Adler
- Sexual Misconduct Legislation for Ontario Colleges and Universities Carries on Second Reading (December 1, 2022)
Authors: Dave Bushuev and Juliette Mestre
- Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Employers May be Liable for Longer Notice Periods During COVID-19 and (Possibly) Beyond (November 11, 2022)
Author: Andrew Shaw
- Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Comes to an End in Ontario: Impact on Temporary Layoffs (September 9, 2022)
Author: Andrew Shaw
- Electronic Monitoring: What Employers Need to Know about Developing a Written Policy (August 19, 2022)
Author: Andrew Shaw
- Bill 96 Comes into Law: What Employers with Québec-based Employees Need to Know About the Enhanced French Language Requirements (June 1, 2022)
Authors: Jeremy Hann and Alissa Scarcello
- Baker McKenzie Advises McMaster University on Challenge to Mandatory Vaccination Policy (May 9, 2022)
Authors: George Avraam and Ajanthana Anandarajah
- Ontario Court of Appeal Outlines a New, More Onerous Version of the ESA’s Wilful Misconduct Standard (April 26, 2022)
Authors: George Avraam and Alissa Scarcello
- Ontario Passes Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022 (April 25, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Dave Bushuev and Alissa Scarcello
- Ontario to Move to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17, 2022 (February 15, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, William Watson, Matthew De Lio and Dave Bushuev
- Modernizing Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Regime (February 7, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Alissa Scarcello and Ajanthana Anandarajah
- Ontario Moves to a Modified Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen (February 4, 2022)
Authors: William Watson, Andrew Shaw, Dave Bushuev and Matthew De Lio
- Canadian Employer Update 2022 Recap (Webinar & Takeaways Checklist) (February 1, 2022)
Authors: George Avraam, Kevin Coon, Jeremy Hann, Andrew Shaw, William Watson, Ajanthana Anandarajah, Dave Bushuev, Matthew De Lio, Alissa Scarcello and Shyama Talukdar
- Top 10 Canadian Labour & Employment Law Developments of 2021 (January 13, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Dave Bushuev and Alissa Scarcello
- Enhanced Leaves of Absence under the Canada Labour Code as Bill C-3 Passes (January 12, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Ajanthana Anandarajah and Alissa Scarcello
- Additional Relief and Leaves of Absence for Reasons Related to COVID-19: Bill C-2 (January 12, 2022)
Authors: Andrew Shaw, Ajanthana Anandarajah and Alissa Scarcello
- Ontario Government Returns to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen (January 6, 2022)
Authors: William Watson, Andrew Shaw, Matthew De Lio and Dave Bushuev
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