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Ontario is moving ahead with a significant update to its hiring rules. As of January 1, 2026, employers will be required to meet new standards when posting publicly advertised job opportunities. These changes form part of a broader effort to promote transparency, reduce barriers for job-seekers, and … Read more »

In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded a 26-month notice period to a 65-year-old employee after 40 years of service, relying chiefly on core Bardal factors to justify the result. In Panchbhaya v. Vulsay Industries Ltd., 2025 ONSC 5370 (“Panchbhaya”), Justice Koehnen trea … Read more »

Termination provisions are the most frequently disputed clause within any employment contract. Employers use these provisions to limit payment obligations and create certainty. It is quite common for employers to tie their obligations in this regard to the minimum termination requirements set out wi … Read more »

Since we first wrote about the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools back in February 2023, their capabilities have increased in leaps and bounds. A report from KPMG indicates that generative AI reached the point of “mass adoption” in Canadian workplaces by November 2024. At t … Read more »

Termination provisions are the most frequently litigated contractual clause within any employment agreement. This is because of the money that can be at stake.Where successfully challenged as unenforceable, the affected individual usually stands to accrue a significantly increased severance entitlem … Read more »