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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

Big Title, Little Evidence – The ONCA Weighs In On Fiduciary Status And Post-Employment Duties In Titus Steel Company Limited v. Hack

Departing employees owe duties of good faith, loyalty, and fidelity to their employer, regardless of how the employment relationship ends.

Canada Employment

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WeirFoulds LLP

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

Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario introduced new standards that change the requirements on how jobs are posted, how candidates are kept informed...

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

How Far Can The Right To Strike Go? What Bill 14 Changes

Effective November 30, 2025, Bill 14 introduces a new concept into the Labour Code: services ensuring public welfare.

Canada Employment

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BCF Business Law

Another Decision Upholding A Covid Vaccine Policy Has Landed – This Time It's WestJet

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

ABKB Confirms Fiduciary Duty And Kickback Scheme Through Employee's Partner

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

Okanagan College: A Win For Employers In The Labour Landscape

Canada Employment

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Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers

Your Client's Simplified Procedure Claim Is For $50,000.00 Or Less– Now What?

Canada Litigation

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Soloway Wright

Bonuses And Salaries: Errors To Avoid

Canada Employment

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BCF Business Law

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

Canada Employment

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Taylor McCaffrey

A Review Of Landmark Decisions In Employment And Labour Law Rendered In Québec In 2025

Canada Employment

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Dentons Canada LLP

Cautionary Tale Of Employment Litigation – Grealy v. XL Tool

Canada Employment

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Mackoff Mohamed

Happy 2026: Resolved – Follow The Mindful Business Charter

Canada Employment

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George Waggott Law

Department Highlight: Employment Law: Workplace Investigations

Canada Employment

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Robins Appleby LLP

Understanding CRA Form T106 And How It Compares To U.S. Reporting Requirements

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

How To Master The 24-Month Holding Period Requirement For QSBC Shares And Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption In Canada

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Failure To Swiftly And Properly Investigate Complaint Of Sexual Harassment Costs Employer $65,000

Canada Employment

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Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers

When A Donation Is Not Really A Gift: The Court's Rejects On Tax-Driven Charity Arrangements, Gifts Must Be Genuine; Walby v. Canada (2025 FCA 94)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

The Court Says Fairness Comes First In CRA Decisions, Godin v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 FC 1386

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

When Investigators Need "No Less Serenity Than A Judge": What Carreau V. Canada Quietly Signals To HR Leaders

Those who manage internal investigations generally want workplace investigations to feel fair. That usually means making sure people feel heard, allowing input, and trying...

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Secret Santa, Not Secret Liability: Keeping Workplace Gift Exchanges Festive And Risk-free

For many workplaces, the annual Secret Santa exchange is a highlight of the holiday season – a chance to spark joy, share a laugh and build connection.

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Resolving Workplace Disputes (Video)

Workplace disputes are never simple. Whether you're an employee facing unfair treatment or an employer managing a challenging situation, the right legal strategy is crucial for reducing risk, protecting your position, and finding a resolution.

Canada Employment

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Prowse Barrette

The Cost Of Cutting Corners: Carroll v. Oracle's $57,000 Warning To Employers

The employment law landscape in Ontario just became more expensive for employers who play fast and loose with their statutory obligations.

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Harcèlement psychologique : le Tribunal administratif du travail donne raison à l'ancien directeur du spvm

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Les stagiaires en enseignement ne sont pas des salariés pendant leurs stages non rémunérés

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Repudiation Of Employment Contracts: What Employers Need To Know

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

When The Jays Score, But Your Employee Strikes Out: Managing Off-Duty Conduct And Protecting Your Brand

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Emploi convenable : l'emploi de commis aux fruits et légumes respecte les limitations fonctionnelles d'un ancien camionneur

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Un enseignant du primaire réintégré malgré sa condamnation au criminel pour sollicitation de services sexuels

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Faute grave et congédiement : quand les activités privées sont incompatibles avec l'état de santé déclaré

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Lessons From The Air Canada Strike's Dramatic End

Canada Employment

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Bernardi

Guide 2025 de Chambers Global sur l'emploi : chapitre canadien

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

A Broken Vase Can't Always Be Fixed: When Employees Lie In The Workplace

Canada Employment

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Piccolo Heath

Faute grave et congédiement : quand les activités privées sont incompatibles avec l'état de santé déclaré

Un employeur a découvert qu'une salariée, en congé de maladie pour une dépression majeure, menait depuis plusieurs mois des activités...

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Lessons From The Air Canada Strike's Dramatic End

Last Tuesday morning, standing on our rooftop deck overlooking Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, my spouse and I were surprised to see an Air Canada plane coming in for landing.

Canada Employment

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Bernardi

Guide 2025 de Chambers Global sur l'emploi : chapitre canadien

Fasken est fier de contribuer une fois de plus au chapitre canadien du Chambers Global 2025 Practice Guide: Employment, en tant que rédacteur de la section sur le droit et la pratique...

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

A Broken Vase Can't Always Be Fixed: When Employees Lie In The Workplace

We have all hidden something from someone else. We've also all likely hidden something or lied in the workplace. Don't think you have? Don't lie now (LOL!) After all, how many of us can say that they have never been part...

Canada Employment

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Piccolo Heath

Employers: Do Not Delay, Just Pay (Statutory Termination Entitlements)! – A Lesson From Carroll v Oracle Canada

Canada Employment

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WeirFoulds LLP

Top 5 Employment Law Decisions Of 2025 And What To Expect In 2026 – Marty Rabinovitch And Leslie Haddock (Video)

DSF's employment lawyers Marty Rabinovitch and Leslie Haddock hosted an Employment Law webinar discussing 2025's top employment law decisions and looked forward to upcoming cases...

Canada Employment

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

A Deal Is A Deal: Ontario Court Enforces Settlement Agreement Despite Employee's Change Of Heart

In Johnstone v. Loblaw, 2025 ONSC 4755, the Ontario Superior Court heard an application for summary judgment by Loblaws Companies Limited (Loblaws) against their former employee...

Canada Employment

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Cassels

Ontario Superior Court Upholds Termination Clause Utilizing "At Any Time" Language – Limiting Employee To Statutory Minimum Notice

Jones and Wayfair come on the heels of other recent decisions from Ontario where these phrases in termination clauses caused concerns about enforceability.

Canada Employment

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McLennan Ross LLP

Passage Of Bill 89: Giving Greater Consideration To The Public's Needs During Strikes And Lock-outs

On May 29, 2025, the National Assembly passed Bill 89, An Act to give greater consideration to the needs of the population in the event of a strike or a lock-out (Bill 89 or the Bill)...

Canada Employment

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Somewhere In The Middle: The Nature Of Dependent Contractors

Canada Employment

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DMG Advocates

Random Testing Goes Nuclear: SCC Dismisses Application For Leave To Appeal Decision Upholding Random Drug And Alcohol Testing As Constitutional

Canada Employment

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DMG Advocates

Sécurité au travail : la prise en compte du rôle de chacun dans l'imposition d'une sanction

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Absence d'obligation de remplacement d'un salarié libéré pour fonctions syndicales en l'absence de clause claire à la convention collective

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

La cour d'appel revoit la notion d'accident survenu « à l'occasion du travail »

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Le Tribunal d'arbitrage reconnaît le droit des salariés mis à pied à la rétroactivité salariale

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Surdité professionnelle : un jugement interprétant un article de droit nouveau

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Harcèlement sur les réseaux sociaux : l'employeur responsable malgré le caractère privé des échanges

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Droits de la travailleuse enceinte : la cour d'appel précise l'obligation qui incombe aux employeurs

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

Employer's Reasonable Safety Steps Defeat Constructive Dismissal Claim

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Cinq Victoires Récentes Pour Les Employeurs : Le Vent Tournerait-il En Leur Faveur?

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Developments In Employment Law: Courts Reinforce Strict Approach To Termination Provisions

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

The Legal Weight Of Final Releases And Settlement Agreements For Federally Regulated Employers—A Reminder To Proceed With Caution

Canada Employment

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Fasken

The Havoc Of The "Standard" Release In Employment Law And Human Rights

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

Five Employer Wins And Counting: Is The Tide Turning?

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Highlighted Content

I'm Listening: BC Appeal Court Confirms That Secretly Recording Colleagues Constitutes Just Cause

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Strikes And Picketing In The Living Room: Anti-scab Provisions In The Age Of Telework

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Best Practices For Verifying Eligibility To Work In Canada: Key Takeways From Imperial Oil Limited V. Haseeb

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

Ontario Superior Court Reviews The Factors Applied In Determining Independent / Dependant Contractor Status

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

It's A Deal: Ontario Superior Court Upholds Contractual Termination Provision, Departs From Recent Case Law

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ontario Divisional Court Overturns WSIAT Decision, Affirms Employees Have Right To Sue After Workplace Harassment

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Uber Class Action Certified: Ontario Court Ruling Lays Foundation For Common Issues Trial In Independent Contractor Classification Dispute

Canada Litigation

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Student Employees Have The Right To Equal Pay For Equivalent Work: Québec Court Of Appeal

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Latest Videos

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Resolving Workplace Disputes (Video)

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Prowse Barrette

Navigating Workplace Investigations Part 2: More Of Your FAQs Answered (Video)

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Dentons Canada LLP

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

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SBA Lawyers LLP

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

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

2016 Q2 HR-Law Webinar Part 4: Random Drug And Alcohol Testing (Video Content)

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Stringer LLP

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