Canada: Employee Benefits & Compensation

In recent weeks, the federal government has advanced two significant initiatives affecting employers governed by the Canada Labour Code ("Code"). On May 6, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-31, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 ("Bill C-31"), which proposes to prohibit non-compete clauses and certain other employment-related restrictions for most federally regulated employees.

Employment law experts provide comprehensive guidance on building compliant, scalable workforces for emerging and high-growth companies. The webinar covers critical considerations from hiring practices and contractor classification to performance management, equity compensation, and termination procedures. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce legal risk while supporting organizational growth through effective employment policies and practices.

In employment litigation involving termination and long-term disability (LTD) benefits, Ontario courts continue to draw important distinctions. While questions relating to reasonable notice are often well-suited...

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program allows employers in Canada to hire foreign workers when Canadians or permanent residents are not available.

American businesses expanding into Ontario face a fundamentally different employment law landscape than what they're accustomed to in the United States. From the absence of at-will employment to significantly longer notice periods and strict statutory minimums, understanding these critical differences is essential before making your first Canadian hire.

The government of Ontario continues to advance a series of workplace reforms that will impact employers across multiple sectors. Recent announcements include proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act...

Dans le domaine du droit de l'emploi, les événements ont encore foisonné en 2025. Comme par les années précédentes, la question de la force exécutoire des clauses de licenciement a continué d'occuper amplement les...

On March 20, 2026, the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”) announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (“WNBPA”)...

If an employee made misrepresentations during the pre-employment process, termination for just cause may be an option, depending on the circumstances.