Information About The Employer’s Edge

On October 9, 2024, Bill 68, An Act mainly to reduce the administrative burden of physicians, received royal assent in Quebec. Bill 68 introduced amendments to the Act respecting labour standards (the “ALS”) and the Act to promote access to family medicine and specialized medicine services. The amen … Read more »

An office holiday party is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the year, recognize employees for their hard work, and offer a chance for colleagues to socialize and connect. This is particularly meaningful as in-person gatherings become more common following COVID-19. However, without proper pre … Read more »

The decision in Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association v Toronto Metropolitan University is yet another decision impacting the ever-evolving world of workplace investigations in Ontario. Background This decision arises from two grievances filed against the Toronto Metropolitan University (the “Uni … Read more »

On November 27, 2024, Ontario’s government introduced Bill 229, the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024. If passed, the Act would bring amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, and other non- … Read more »

Employers are increasingly asking their job applicants to consent to police record checks (often referred to as background checks). In some circumstances, these checks are necessary to protect vulnerable people, such as for positions where the applicant will be working with children, elders or perso … Read more »