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Think You Own Everything Your Employees Create? The Ontario Court Of Appeal Says Otherwise

The Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly examines when employers automatically own copyright in works created by their employees.

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Torkin Manes LLP

Comment les avocates et avocats en droit du travail et de l’emploi gèrent-ils le changement sans perdre le contrôle?

Les entreprises modernes doivent constamment s'adapter aux pressions budgétaires, à la restructuration opérationnelle et à l'intégration de l'IA, tout en naviguant dans un cadre juridique complexe.

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Proposed Amendments Revealed Restricting Non-Compete Clauses And Other Employment-Related Restrictions: Canada Labour Code

Canada's 2025 Budget proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would restrict non-compete agreements in the federally regulated sector. Draft legislation published in May 2026 reveals the scope...

Canada Employment

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Confirms: All Earnings During The Notice Period Reduce Wrongful Dismissal Damages

In Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Inc., 2026 ONCA 272, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) partly allowed an employer’s appeal, reducing the damages awarded to a wrongfully dismissed employee upon determining...

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

What Ottawa’s Skilled Trades Investment Means For Manufacturing Employers

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

You’re Talking About Me, Right? When Employees Oppose Their Union

Canada Employment

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Misrepresentation Of Academic Qualifications Is Just Cause

Canada Employment

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Comment Les Avocates Et Avocats En Droit Du Travail Et Ee L’emploi Gèrent-Ils Le Changement Sans Perdre Le Contrôle?

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Non-Compete Clauses Under Fire: Proposed Federal Changes Ahead

Canada Employment

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

How Leading Labour And Employment Lawyers Approach Change Without Losing Control

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Employer Or Employee: Who Owns The Copyright?

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Cassels

Employers Need Clear Evidence To Establish Just Cause And Post-termination Earnings From Lower Paying Jobs To Reduce Damages.

Canada Employment

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Robins Appleby LLP

Quand Violation N’Emporte Pas Répudiation : L’Exécution D’Une Entente De Fin D’Emploi Après Le Manquement D’Un Employé

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

Stringer LLP – 39th Annual Employers’ Conference – Hybrid Edition (Video)

Canada Employment

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Stringer LLP

Smith v. The King – Missed The Deadline To Object To A CRA Tax Reassessment? What The Tax Court Requires To Grant An Extension Of Time

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

The Duty To Accommodate Disabilities In The Workplace: A Step-By-Step Guide

Canada Employment

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Piccolo Heath

How To Meet The Very High Bar For Establishing And Maintaining Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) Status, Plus Corporate And Tax Implications Of Share Transfer

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

How The Canadian Foreign Accrual Property Income (FAPI) Regime Works—and Why It Matters To Foreign Corporations, Foreign Trusts

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Les Excuses En Cas De Diffamation : Une Solution Plus Symbolique Que Juridique?

Canada Litigation

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BCF Business Law

WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Workplace Consequences For Crying Wolf – Employment Lessons From A Movie Theatre Gun Scare

A recent clickbait-gone-wrong incident at a Toronto area movie theatre is a good reminder to employers (and their employees) that words alone can have legitimate consequences.

Canada Employment

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WeirFoulds LLP

Intentional Misrepresentation Of Academic Qualifications Is Just Cause For Dismissal (Tudor v. Accurate Screening Ltd.)

When an employee misrepresents their academic credentials on their resume, can an employer terminate them for cause? This case examines whether false claims about possessing an MBA degree constitute sufficient grounds for dismissal without notice, and explores the boundaries of trust and honesty in the employment relationship.

Canada Employment

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Hiring Employees For Canadian Startups: Legal Risks Saskatchewan Founders Should Know

Hiring fast without clear written expectations feels light speed – right up until it turns into chaos. At that point, it is no longer “moving fast,” but rather managing uncertainty around roles, compensation...

Canada Employment

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McKercher LLP

Labour And Employment Law: A Strengthened Team To Support Employers

One year after Gravel² arrived at BCF, one thing is clear: This integration has strengthened our ability to support employers in increasingly complex environments.

Canada Employment

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BCF Business Law

HR Compliance Audit

Canada Employment

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Ontario’s Latest Worker Reforms: The STAR Act, No More Paid Uniforms And A Minimum Wage Increase

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Copyright Claims on Intellectual Work Property: Employee vs Employer

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McCague Borlack LLP

What US Companies Need To Know Before Hiring In Ontario

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Recent Decision Highlights Need For Precision In Seller Restrictive Covenants In Canadian M&A Transactions

Canada Employment

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Injunctions Against Former Employees – Why Speed And Specificity Are Critical!

Canada Employment

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Clocking Out And Cashing In: When An Employee Side Hustle Becomes Your Competition

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McMillan LLP

Termination Clauses In Ontario: Why So Many Fail And What Makes One Work

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Fake It Till You Make It? Kings Bench Says “No”

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

Who Owns The Code: Lessons For Employers In Canada From Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly

Canada Employment

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Clocking Out And Cashing In: When An Employee Side Hustle Becomes Your Competition

The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) has issued a timely reminder that when it comes to emp

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McMillan LLP

Termination Clauses In Ontario: Why So Many Fail And What Makes One Work

For Ontario employers, a well-drafted termination clause is one of the most valuable tools in an employment contract. Without one, a terminated employee is entitled to “reasonable notice” pay at common law—potentially up to 24 months of their regular pay...lern

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Fake It Till You Make It? Kings Bench Says “No”

In Tudor v Accurate Screen Ltd., 2026 ABKB 237 (Yamauchi, J), the Court found an employer had just cause to dismiss an employee who made misrepresentations on his resume.

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

Who Owns The Code: Lessons For Employers In Canada From Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly, 2026 ONCA 199, provides helpful insights into the application of section 13(3) of the Copyright Act (the Act).

Canada Employment

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Court Of Appeal For Ontario Upholds Employee's Copyright In Competing Software Developed 'Off The Clock'

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Top Ontario Employment Law Cases Of 2025

2025 was another eventful year in employment law. As in previous years, the enforceability of termination clauses continued to dominate the courts’ time, but a more balanced approach...

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

How To Treat The Cost Of Acquiring And Installing Production Equipment For The Purposes Of The Act Respecting Occupational Health And Safety

The estimated total cost of work on a construction site is a key factor in determining the extent of the principal contractor's health and safety obligations.

Canada Employment

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Understanding Employment Jurisdiction, Contracts And Discipline In Indigenous Workplaces

Indigenous employers operate within a legal landscape that is both complex and highly contextual. Questions arise frequently around which employment laws...

Canada Employment

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MLT Aikins LLP

Federally Regulated Employers: Time To Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2026, it is a good time for employers in Canada to update and review workplace policies and precedents...

Canada Employment

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Bennett Jones LLP

Hiring Transparency, Faster Mobility, Tougher Termination Clauses: Ontario’s 2026 Employment Landscape

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Poursuivre votre employeur alors que vous êtes encore à l'emploi : motif valable de congédiement ?

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

Employment Law Update: Key Changes And Obligations For Ontario Employers In 2026

Canada Employment

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Gowling WLG

Constructive Dismissal And Quiet Quitting

Canada Employment

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MLT Aikins LLP

Canada’s Temporary Public Policy For Quebec Work Permits (PR Applicants)

Canada Immigration

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Fakhoury Global Immigration

La Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique revisite la doctrine de la modification de l'essence du contrat

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Employers Beware – Enforcement Under Saskatchewan's Foreign Worker Protection Legislation On The Rise

Canada Employment

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MLT Aikins LLP

Changed Substratum Doctrine Revisited: B.C. Supreme Court Upholds Termination Terms Of Nine-Year Employment Contract

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Silence Isn't Golden: Employers Must Clearly Communicate Contractual Changes

Canada Employment

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Cassels

The Delicate Art Of Getting Fired: Staying Unshakeable When It Matters Most

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Recent Trends In Contract Enforceability And Constructive Dismissal

Canada Employment

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Torkin Manes LLP

Decision Requiring Physician To Repay OHIP Over $600,000 For COVID-19 Vaccines Overturned

Canada Employment

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Rosen Sunshine LLP

Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?

Canada Employment

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Taylor McCaffrey

Budget 2025: A Briefing For Employers

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Successor Employer Liability For Common Law Notice In The Building Services Sector: Really?

Canada Employment

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Employment Expense Deductions Canada: Luxury Clothing & Home Office Costs

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Does Your Job Require You To Buy Luxury Goods? And, Can You Deduct Those Luxury Goods On Your Taxes? The Case Of Samotus v The King

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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.

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

Does Your Termination Clause Need To Comply With Statutory Group Notice Provisions?

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

"Fixing" The Term Of Employment: Fixed-Term Agreement Defends Against Wrongful Dismissal Claim

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Recent Trends And Best Practices In Workplace Investigations And Terminations Of Employment (Video)

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

CERB Appeal: Alberta Court Of Appeal Finds CERB Not Deductible From Wrongful Dismissal Damages

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Employers, CERB Your Enthusiasm: British Columbia Court Of Appeal Rules CERB Is Not Deductible From Wrongful Dismissal Damages

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

An Oppressive Outcome: Alberta Court Finds Directors Responsible For Severance Obligations

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Navigating Employer Obligations During Economic Uncertainty (Video)

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Siskinds LLP

Employment, Labour And Equalities Law Webinar Series - Termination Clauses: Key Legal Updates And Implications (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Claims For "Employment Wrongful Acts": What Liability Adjusters Need To Know (Video)

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Why Is An Employment Agreement Important? (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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