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Québec, Canada - Erreurs dans les banques de congés: l’employeur peut-il corriger plusieurs années plus tard?
Une décision arbitrale récente clarifie une question cruciale pour les employeurs : peuvent-ils corriger des erreurs administratives dans les banques de congés sans être limités par le délai de prescription de six mois du Code du travail? Cette analyse examine les limites du pouvoir de correction de l'employeur et les mécanismes appropriés pour récupérer des avantages indûment accordés.
Canada Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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Ontario, Canada Hospitality Employment Law Update – Why Employment Agreements And Workplace Policies Matter
Growing hospitality businesses in Ontario often overlook critical employment systems while investing heavily in operational infrastructure. Without properly drafted employment agreements and workplace policies, restaurant operators may face significant legal exposure, particularly during terminations where common law notice can far exceed statutory minimums.
Canada Employment
LM
Littler Mendelson
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When Can Employers Require Sick Notes In Canada? Manitoba And PEI Introduce New Rules
Canadian employers face evolving restrictions on requesting sick notes from employees, with Manitoba and Prince Edward Island implementing new thresholds in 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines when employers can legally require medical documentation across all Canadian jurisdictions and outlines critical compliance steps for multi-jurisdictional organizations.
Canada Employment
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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La CRTO Clarifie Les Obligations Des Employeurs En Matière D’enquêtes Sur Le Harcèlement Au Travail En Vertu De La LSST
Dans l’affaire Alyssa Gassi v. The Corporation of the County of Lambton, la Commission des relations de travail de l’Ontario (« CRTO ») a fourni sa première interprétation au fond de l’obligation d’un employeur, en vertu de l’article 32.0.7(1) a) de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (« LSST »), de mener une enquête sur le harcèlement au travail qui soit « appropriée dans les circonstances ».
Canada Employment
FF
Fasken (French)
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The Clock Is Ticking: Is Your Business Ready For Ontario’s Next Accessibility Deadline?
Accessibility compliance has a way of slipping down the priority list, until it can’t. Ontario employers with 20 or more employees are required to file an accessibility compliance report under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) every three years, and the next deadline is December 31, 2026. Filing is not optional; it is a legal obligation
Canada Employment
GW
Gowling WLG
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"At Any Time" And "For Any Reason" Is Here To Stay
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has resolved conflicting lower court decisions on employment termination clauses, clarifying when language permitting termination "at any time" or "for any reason" remains enforceable under provincial employment standards legislation. This landmark ruling establishes new interpretive principles that will reshape how courts evaluate the validity of termination provisions in employment agreements across Ontario's non-union workplaces.
Canada Employment
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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From “Most Of The Time” Back To “Anytime” - Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Framework For Interpreting Termination Clauses
In March 2025, we wrote about the Ontario Superior Court's decision in Baker v. Van Dolder's Home Team Inc., a case that appeared to signal a significant shift in Ontario employment law. At the time, the Court held that a termination clause permitting an employer to terminate employment “at any time” was inconsistent with the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”),[2] rendering the employer's entire termination regime unenforceable, and entitling its employees to common law reasonable notice, regardless of the reason for their termination.
Canada Employment
SU
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
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Frustration Of Contract In The Employment Context: Lessons From Hedrick
The British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Hedrick v Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Ltd. examines when an employment contract can be terminated due to frustration, particularly after an employee develops permanent psychological injuries from workplace stalking. The case clarifies employer obligations under workplace health and safety laws and addresses when WorkSafeBC benefits may be deducted from wrongful dismissal damages.
Canada Employment
ML
McMillan LLP
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Returns To A Practical, Common-sense Approach To Termination Provisions
Ontario's Court of Appeal has clarified the enforceability of termination clauses in employment agreements, addressing the growing uncertainty around contractual language that limits employee entitlements. The decision in Baker v. Van Dolder's Home Team Inc. provides practical guidance on how courts should interpret termination provisions, emphasizing a common-sense approach over technical scrutiny of hypothetical defects.
Canada Employment
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Investigator Chronicles Ep. 3  Ft. Rupa Karyampudi (Video)
Workplace investigator Rupa Karyampudi discusses how universal design principles can transform workplace investigations into more accessible processes for participants with disabilities and neurodivergence. The conversation explores practical techniques for adjusting interview methods in real-time, understanding how disability affects communication and demeanor, and why investigators must move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to credibility assessment.
Canada Employment
RT
RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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