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On December 5, 2025, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 298/25 (Regulation), which substantially amends background check procedures for school boards. The Regulation introduces updated terminology, new timelines, expanded coverage, and stricter compliance obligations that will require i … Read more »

Significant amendments to leave provisions under the Canada Labour Code (Code) come into force on December 12, 2025. These changes, introduced through the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023, will expand leave entitlements for federally regulated employees and create new obligations for … Read more »

In the midst of the holiday season, many workplaces will be preparing to celebrate with staff gatherings and festive events. While these occasions offer valuable opportunities for team building and employee appreciation, they also require careful planning to protect the health and safety of everyone … Read more »

Dear Friends,  With the holidays just around the corner, it is a good time to review some developments that may be important for your social services organization and your employees.  First, Mornelle Lee provides guidance regarding the issues that employers will need to consider as the use of artifi … Read more »

On December 1, 2025, the Federal Government announced that it will conduct an inspection blitz in Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the coming weeks aimed at identifying and penalizing federally regulated trucking companies that misclassify employees as independent contractors — a pract … Read more »