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The Rise Of Unionization In Canada: Strategies For Employers In A Post-pandemic World

The pandemic did not just change where we work. It has fundamentally changed what employees expect from their employers.

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Working For Workers Seven Act: Key Updates For Ontario Employers

On November 27, 2025, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 ("Bill 30"), which introduces several amendments to the Employment Standards Act...

Canada Employment

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Torkin Manes LLP

Thinking About Leaving Your Spouse: Practical Guidance Before You Take The Next Step

No one gets married thinking it will end. We choose a partner, build routines, share a home, maybe raise children, and make plans for the future

Canada Employment

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Prowse Barrette

'Tis The Season… For Employer Liability: A Holiday Party Guide For The Cautiously Festive Employer

The annual office holiday party: a chance to build camaraderie, celebrate the year's achievements, and, if not managed well, generate enough employer liability to keep your legal counsel busy well into February.

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Le point sur les réformes en droit de l'emploi au Québec, en Ontario et en Colombie-Britannique

Canada Employment

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-22 Le Bulletin D'actualités Législatives

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Working For Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30): Summary Of Key Changes To Ontario Workplace Laws

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Manitoba Adopts Anti SLAPP Protections

Canada Employment

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Taylor McCaffrey

Ontario Government Passes Amendments To Key Workplace Legislation

Canada Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Employee Uniforms…With Eyes – Key Considerations Regarding Employee-Worn Bodycams In The Workplace

Canada Employment

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Piccolo Heath

Employment Update: Restrictions On Employer Sick Note Requests In Canada - Nov 2025

Canada Employment

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Understanding Systemic Discrimination: A Practical Framework For Workplace Investigations

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Strengthening Workplace Safety: Key Amendments To Manitoba's Workplace Safety And Health Act

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Finding The Line In The Sand For Collective Agreement Cause

Canada Litigation

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

Une signature électronique est-elle suffisante? Comprendre la perfection par possession à l'ère numérique au Canada

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Miller Thomson LLP

From AML To AI: Regulatory Developments In The Financial Services Landscape

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Torys On Budget 2025: Tax Highlights

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Torys LLP

2025 Canada Federal Budget: A Summary Of Key Tax Proposals

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Miller Thomson LLP

Mise à jour législative 2025 : Politiques en matière de lutte contre le harcèlement en milieu de travail au Canada

L'entrée en vigueur récente d'une loi en Nouvelle-Écosse obligeant les employeurs à mettre en œuvre une politique...

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Common Mistakes In OH&S (Video)

BD&P Partner Craig Alcock highlights the most common, and costly mistakes employers make in Occupational Health & Safety compliance.

Canada Employment

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Absences de courte durée en Colombie-Britannique : Interdiction aux employeurs de demander des billets médicaux

De récentes modifications à la loi intitulée Employment Standards Act de la Colombie-Britannique limitent la capacité des employeurs dans cette province d'exiger que leurs employés...

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

L'interdiction d'avoir son téléphone cellulaire sur les heures de travail est justifiée

Le 15 octobre dernier, le Tribunal d'arbitrage a tranché que la note de service interdisant aux préposés aux bénéficiaires d'un CHSLD d'avoir...

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

L'existence d'un danger réel est nécessaire au maintien des services essentiels

Canada Employment

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Bélanger Sauvé

'Tis The Season To Avoid Getting Sued: A Survival Guide For Office Holiday Parties

Canada Employment

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Cassels

Death To The Doctor's Note?

Canada Employment

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McMillan LLP

Preparing For 2026: Notable And Forthcoming Employment Law Updates

Canada Employment

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Employers In B.C. Prohibited From Requesting Medical Notes For Short-Term Absences

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Amendements À La Loi Sur La Santé Et La Sécurité Du Travail : Ce Qu'il Faut Savoir

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Strategic Overview For Employers And Organizational Leaders

Canada Employment

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

MT❯iplus Edition: Employer Obligations After The Issuance Of A Closed Work Permit

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Updates And Changes To Managing Employee Sick Leave In British Columbia

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Understanding Changes To Medical Note Requirements In British Columbia

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Strategic Overview For Employers And Organizational Leaders

Law 27, formally known as An Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime, represents the most sweeping reform to Québec's workplace health and safety framework in more than 40 years.

Canada Employment

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

MT❯iplus Edition: Employer Obligations After The Issuance Of A Closed Work Permit

When a closed work permit is issued for a temporary foreign worker, an employer's responsibilities extend well beyond the initial hiring.

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Updates And Changes To Managing Employee Sick Leave In British Columbia

On November 12, 2025, the government of British Columbia announced that effective immediately new requirements under the Employment Standards Regulation would prevent employers from asking employees for medical notes to support their sick leave.

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Understanding Changes To Medical Note Requirements In British Columbia

On November 12, 2025, amendments to British Columbia's Employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Regulation came into force, limiting when employers can request medical documentation...

Canada Employment

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Aperçu Stratégique Pour Les Employeurs Et Les Dirigeants Au Québec

Canada Employment

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

British Columbia Restricts Employer Requests For Sick Notes

Effective November 12, 2025, British Columbia employers face new limitations under the Employment Standards Act (the "ESA") regarding their ability to request medical documentation for short-term health-related absences.

Canada Employment

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Littler - Canada

La Colombie-Britannique propose d'allonger le congé avec protection d'emploi pour maladie ou blessure grave

Le 20 octobre 2025, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique a déposé le projet de loi 30 intitulé Employment Standards (Serious Illness or Injury Leave) Amendment Act...

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Recent Legislative Developments In Québec Labour Law

Since the start of the new parliamentary session, Québec labour law has been the focus of several legislative and regulatory initiatives. In recent articles, we provided updates on the coming into force of the Regulation...

Canada Employment

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

2025 Legislative Update: Workplace OHS Anti-Harassment Policies Across Canada

The recent coming into force of legislation in Nova Scotia requiring employers to implement an anti-harassment policy marks a new era of policy alignment across Canadian provinces.

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 27: New Obligations For Employers That Drive Well-being And Performance

Canada Employment

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Gowling WLG

Psychosocial Risks In The Workplace: New Obligations For Employers In Quebec

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Why Organizations Initiate Workplace Culture Assessments: Reactive Triggers And Proactive Opportunities

Canada Employment

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Bernardi

Repudiation Of Employment Contracts: What Employers Need To Know

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

A Sharp Reminder: Doctor's Notes, Last Chance Deals, And Credibility In The Workplace

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

Burnout Isn't Just A Buzzword: How Mental Health Impacts Healthcare Teams And Workplace Dynamics

Canada Employment

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Bernardi

When Feedback Turns Into Bullying: The Fine Line Between Constructive Criticism And Harassment

Canada Employment

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Bernardi

Employment And Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 8 / October 2025

Canada Employment

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Dentons Canada LLP

Uncooperative Complainant? No Written Complaint? Employer Must Still Investigate

Canada Employment

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Bernardi

Government Of Saskatchewan Seeks Public Feedback On Occupational Health And Safety Regulations

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Safeguarding Your Business: Workplace Safety Considerations For Employers On Ontario Construction Projects

Canada Real Estate

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Soloway Wright

New Provisions Of The Act To Modernize The Occupational Health And Safety Regime Come Into Force As Implementation Enters Its Final Phase

Canada Employment

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Mental Health Week : Our Commitment To Well-being

Canada Employment

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BCF Business Law

Semaine de la santé mentale : Notre engagement envers le bien-être

Canada Employment

BB

BCF Business Law

Health Canada And The Public Health Agency Of Canada Release Report On Cutting Red Tape

Canada Healthcare

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Nouvelles de l'Ontario : le projet de loi 149 propose diverses modifications, notamment les obligations de transparence salariale et de divulgation du recours à l'IA dans les offres d'emploi et le projet de loi 79 entre en vigueur

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ontario Updates: Bill 149 Proposes Variety Of Changes Including Pay Transparency And AI Disclosure Requirements For Job Postings, Bill 79 Comes Into Force

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Updates To The Canada Labour Code And Its Regulations: A Summary Of Recent And Pending Changes

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Canadian Employment Law Updates Podcast

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ontario Updates: Minimum Wage To Increase October 1, 2023, And Bill 79 Proposes Amendments To Employment-Related Legislation

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Extraordinary Times Call For Extraordinary Measures: Unpaid Leave For Non-Compliance With Mandatory Vaccination Policy Not Constructive Dismissal

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ontario Court Affirms That Workplace Sexual Harassment Is Not An Independent Tort

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Bill 59: Act To Modernize The Occupational Health And Safety Regime Amendments In Effect Since October 6, 2022

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Episode 2 – Projet De Loi 59 : Amendements Sur Les Accidents Du Travail Et Des Maladies Professionnelles (Podcast)

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Episode 1 – Projet de Loi 59 : Amendements sur la santé et la sécurité du travail au Québec (Podcast)

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Latest Videos

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Common Mistakes In OH&S (Video)

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Blame The Boss An Update On Training Obligations For Employers And Supervisors (Video)

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Stringer LLP

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

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Cost Management And Claims Reduction: WSIB And Occupational Health & Safety (Video)

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Siskinds LLP

What's Next For Ontario's Public Health Care? (Video)

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Fasken

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