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Federal Government Proposes Non-Compete Prohibition And Publishes Final Equal Pay Regulations Under The Canada Labour Code
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.
Canada Employment
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Fasken
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Scaling Your Workforce With Confidence: Employment Strategies For Emerging And High-growth Companies
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.
Canada Employment
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Rules On Deductibility Of Post-Termination Earnings And Employers’ Burden Of Proving Failure To Mitigate
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Ltd.1 provides useful clarity on the deductibility of mitigation earnings in wrongful dismissal cases. It also reaffirms the significant evidentiary burden employers face in proving that a former employee failed to make reasonable efforts to mitigate their damages through new employment following dismissal.
Canada Employment
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Cassels
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Ontario Court Of Appeal Rules On Deductibility Of Post-Termination Earnings And Employers’ Burden Of Proving Failure To Mitigate
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Williamson v. Brandt Tractor Ltd.1 provides useful clarity on the deductibility of mitigation earnings in wrongful dismissal cases. It also reaffirms the significant evidentiary burden employers face in proving that a former employee failed to make reasonable efforts to mitigate their damages through new employment following dismissal.
Canada Employment
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Cassels
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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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Scaling Your Workforce With Confidence: Employment Strategies For Emerging And High-growth Companies
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.
Canada Employment
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Littler Lounge On Location: Executive Employer Conference – The Takeaways That Didn’t Stay In The Room (Part 1) (Podcast)
Recorded live at the 2026 Executive Employer Conference, this episode features rapid-fire insights from Littler attorneys discussing critical workplace issues including evolving leave programs, class action litigation strategy, and workplace conflict management. Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave deliver key takeaways from conference sessions in a condensed format, offering employers practical perspectives on emerging employment law challenges.
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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Whistleblowing

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New Whistleblower Rules Encourage A Nation Of Paid Informants
The government's expanding use of whistleblower reward programs represents a fundamental shift in enforcement strategy, moving from simply protecting those who report misconduct to actively paying for enforcement tips. This evolution raises critical questions about whether financial incentives distort reporting behavior, reduce transparency, and transform enforcement priorities.
United States Employment
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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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If You Have An Environmental Whistleblower Claim, Don’t Wait. Just Make The Call.
Rolled-back regulations may leave you uncertain as to whether the federal government still cares about environmental wrongdoing. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 by the Biden administration brought more focus on climate initiatives, but the Trump administration’s subsequent repeal of some of the initiatives and regulations has created confusion.
United States Employment
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The Employment Law Group
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