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- Return-to-Office Mandates and Constructive Dismissal: What Employers Need to KnowÂ
Return-to-office (RTO) mandates continue to be contentious workplace issues in Canada. While many employers are pushing for in-person work, some employees view remote work as a core part of their job. This tension is increasingly showing up in legal claims, most notably, constructive dismissal claim … Read more »
- Ontario and Federal Minimum Wage Increases: What Employers Need to KnowÂ
Ontario employers should be preparing now for an upcoming minimum wage increase that will take effect later this year. Ontario minimum wage increasing October 1, 2026 On April 1, the Ontario government has announced that the general minimum wage will increase from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour effectiv … Read more »
- AI Is Already in Your Workplace (Even If You Never Approved It)
If you employ people, AI is already part of your workplace. It’s not really a prediction so much as the current reality.Employees are using AI tools to write emails, summarize meetings, polish reports, prepare presentations, and speed through everyday tasks. Many are doing it quietly, and some are d … Read more »
- Hazardous Substances at Work: New Reporting Rules Are Changing Employer Risk
Workplace safety is not a “set it and forget it” exercise.Across Canada, governments are tightening expectations around workplace health and safety. Employers who fail to properly protect workers from occupational hazards can face serious consequences.Corporations, directors, officers, and even indi … Read more »
- RSUs and Termination Clauses: Courts Are Applying the Same Playbook
Many employers assume equity plans play by different rules. Different from employment contracts. Different from termination clauses. Different from Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) analysis. A recent Ontario decision suggests otherwise, and the implications are significant for employers who rely on … Read more »