Over the last few years, the Ontario government has made multiple changes to employment laws, including prohibiting non-competition agreements and introducing a requirement to have a workplace electronic monitoring policy. As a…
In this webinar, we explore the annual legislative amendments and case law decisions that inform your obligations, powers, and rights as an employer. The webinar serves as a companion presentation to our…
In Ontario, many employers are required to register with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) (or have voluntarily registered). The WSIB provides an insurance system for when a worker is physically injured…
There are a variety of reasons an employer may wish to use a fixed-term employment agreement. For example, they may wish to confirm that the agreement is only a seasonable agreement, or…
Businesses need to adopt best practices proactively to withstand the potential of an impending recession, which is especially apparent in some Canadian industries and sectors. This webinar looks at employer strategies for…
Over the last several decades, staffing companies have become an important part of our economy. They provide employers across multiple sectors with experienced and trained workers, as and when needed. This is…
Over the last decade, there has been a rise in the number of workers with a second job (often referred to as a side hustle or side job). Now with inflation, even…
As of Friday June 23, 2023, the Competition Act of Canada has been amended to prohibit employers from entering into non-poaching agreements and wage-fixing agreements with their competitors. As such, it is now a…
While the most critical document in an employment relationship is the written employment agreement, the second most critical document is the employee handbook. It fulfills multiple legal obligations and can also be…
For most industries in Canada, unionizing efforts are apparent to the employer and unionization only occurs after all relevant workers have had a chance to vote on whether they want to be…
When an employee goes to your competition or becomes your competition, the consequences can be financially significant. Conversely, you might be on the other side – looking to hire a star employee…
An employment agreement is arguably the most important document that an employer can have in place. The agreement can define and limit numerous employer obligations (e.g. overtime pay obligations) and can establish employee obligations…
