Information About The Employer’s Edge

Here ye, here ye! Important legislative changes are on the horizon, and it’s time for employers to prepare for what lies ahead. In 2024, the Working for Workers Four Act, the Working for Workers Five Act, and the Working for Workers Six Act all received Royal Assent in Ontario. These acts introduced … Read more »

In a significant employment law ruling, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Hannan v. Scouts Canada, 2024 ONSC 5361, addressed the issue of procedural fairness in the dismissal of volunteers. The decision sets an important precedent for organizations and raises critical questions about the righ … Read more »

Election Day is quickly approaching and eligible voters who haven’t already cast their ballot by mail or at advance voting stations will be heading to the polls on April 28, 2025. Consider this to be a friendly reminder that the Canada Elections Act (the “Act”) provides certain obligations for emplo … Read more »

In January 2025, the Ontario government introduced a new type of police record check known as the Broad Record Check (BRC), aimed at enhancing the safety of children and young persons receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (“CYFSA”). This development has significant implic … Read more »

Bonni Titgemeyer CEBS, SPHR, CHRL, SHRM-SCP As a seasoned human resources professional with over thirty years of working experience in Canada, I have witnessed firsthand how shifting political and economic environments impacts businesses and their human resources planning. Navigating employment stra … Read more »