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The Proof Is In The Paperwork: Ontario Court Upholds Termination For After-Acquired Cause
In Birnbaum v. Dr. Chan, 2026 ONSC 2009, the Ontario Superior Court dismissed an action for wrongful dismissal and human rights damages brought by a former long-service employee against Dr. Victoria Chan (Dr. Chan) and her Respirology and Sleep Disorder Medical Clinic (the Clinic), concluding that the Clinic had after-acquired cause for termination due to the employee’s well-documented history of unauthorized, improper usage of the Clinic’s electronic medical record database.
Canada Employment
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Cassels
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Bill C-31: Proposed Restriction On Non-competition Clauses For Federally Regulated Employers
The Canadian government has introduced legislation that would fundamentally reshape employment law for federally regulated workplaces by prohibiting non-competition clauses in most employment agreements. Bill C-31 proposes sweeping changes that would not only ban future restrictive covenants but also void existing non-competition agreements after a one-year transition period. Federally regulated employers must now evaluate their current employment contracts and explore alternative protective measures before
Canada Employment
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Dentons Canada LLP
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BC Human Rights Tribunal Revises Dismissal Application Process Amid Ongoing Backlog Concerns
The Chair of the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) has announced changes to the Tribunal’s dismissal application process under section 27(1) of the Human Rights Code, effective May 1, 2026. The changes mark the next phase in the Tribunal’s ongoing efforts to address mounting delays, growing caseloads, and resource pressures.
Canada Government
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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
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Confirmation Des Limites Fondées Sur L’âge Prévues Par Les Régimes D’avantages Sociaux Effectifs
Il s’agit d’une décision importante pour les employeurs, les promoteurs de régimes, les syndicats et les conseillers en avantages sociaux. Cette décision confirme qu’une limite fondée sur l’âge prévue par un régime d’avantages sociaux véritable ne cesse pas d’être légalement valide du simple fait que d’autres modèles de régimes, possiblement moins discriminatoires, pourraient exister.
Canada Employment
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Fasken (French)
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Harcèlement Psychologique : L’employeur Doit Intervenir, Même En Cas De Réconciliation Apparente
When must an employer intervene in cases of psychological harassment at work? A recent Quebec tribunal decision clarifies that reconciliation between employees does not absolve the employer of its legal duty to act. This analysis examines the employer's obligations under the Act respecting labour standards and the concrete steps required to prevent and address workplace harassment.
Canada Employment
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BCF Business Law
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