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- Managing Workforces Amid Tariff Wars: Considerations and Strategies for Canadian Employers
While the threat of tariffs on Canadian goods and products has been temporarily paused, the potential for a tariff war in the near future has caused considerable uncertainty for many Canadian workplaces. This article explores how employers can best weather this storm and prepare for uncertain times … Read more »
- Court Awards Terminated Executive Over $456,000 After Finding Employer’s Conditional Severance Offer Constituted Repudiation of the Employment Agreement
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently provided important guidance regarding the repudiation of employment agreements and common law notice entitlements in Timmins v. Artisan Cells. In this decision, the Court addressed the consequences for employers who depart from their severance obligatio … Read more »
- Employers Take Note: Certain Employees Entitled to Paid Time Off to Cast Vote in the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election
The Ontario provincial election will be held on February 27, 2025. Under the Ontario Election Act (Act), eligible employees are entitled to three consecutive hours during voting hours to cast their vote. In some circumstances, this may require employers to provide certain employees with paid time of … Read more »
- Year in Review – Key Legislative Updates of 2024
Welcome to our annual review of notable legislative updates over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals. Ontario The Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 and Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 all received Roy … Read more »
- The Year in Review – Notable Cases of 2024
Welcome to our annual review of notable cases over the past year that we believe will be of interest to employers and human resources professionals. We also identify some cases to watch out for in 2025. Next week, we will bring you our review of the notable legislative updates from 2024. Cases of No … Read more »